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Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - ENT/Ophthalmology
The closing date is 31 August 2025
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 01.09.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 08.09.25
The Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge nurse is required to oversee the day to day running of the ENT/Ophthalmology Outpatients department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the team in providing vital ENT/Ophthalmology services to patients attending the outpatient department.
Main duties of the job
Please see person specification document.
Post holder will oversee running of the ENT/Ophthalmology outpatients department. They will work with the Matron to deliver a high standard of care, through management of the Nursing team.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
* We are one team
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities
Please see job description document
Post holder will oversee running of the ENT/Ophthalmology outpatients department. They will work with the Matron to deliver a high standard of care, through management of the Nursing team.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of participating in clinical audit
* Experience in policy development
* Budget and financial management experience
* Experience of leading/managing a team of staff
* Experience in an Outpatient setting
Skills
* Excellent organisational skills using a systematic, thorough and logical approach
* Ability to lead and work as part of a team
* Mentoring and counselling skills
* Analytical approach to problem solving
Knowledge
* Knowledge of change management processes
* Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities
* Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
* In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of patients attending an outpatient setting
* Management Development Training
Qualifications
* RGN
* Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 6590 (998) or equivalent
* Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
* Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical specialty and/or an Outpatient setting
* ENB courses applicable to specialism
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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