Job overview
We require an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 staff nurse to work as a member of our Tissue Viability Team. The role is for 37.5 hours but this could be negotiable for the right candidate.
The successful applicant will support delivery of a high standard of care that is researched and evidence based in the field of tissue viability and will work across the geographical area of BDCFT and AWC. They will provide support, advice and education on leg ulcer and tissue viability issues to health and social care professionals, service users, independent organisations and other agencies across the designated economy. They will also have the ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
Closing- 7th April 2026
Shortlist- 8th April 2026
Interview- 16th April 2026
Main duties of the job
1. To work as a senior member of the Tissue Viability service
2. To provide a high standard of care that is research/evidence based
3. To provide support, advice and education on leg ulcer and tissue viability issues to health and social care professionals, service users, independent organisations and other agencies across the designated health economy
4. Contribute to the ongoing development of the service
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Registered Nurse
6. Educated to Degree level
7. Recognised qualification in tissue viability, wound care or leg ulcer management.
Desirable criteria
8. Community Nursing qualification
9. Nurse Prescriber (Community Practitioner or independent qualification).
Training
Essential criteria
10. Commitment to undertake relevant training/education to meet the requirements of the role e.g. Nurse Prescribing.
11. Committed to learning through reflective practice.
12. Ability to contribute to the training of others.
Desirable criteria
13. Recognised teaching qualification. Experience of teaching/training others
Experience
Essential criteria
14. Minimum of 2 years, current experience working in an environment dealing with tissue viability management
15. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
16. Experience of team leadership / management
17. Audit skills
18. Ability to deliver training informally and formally.
Desirable criteria
19. Experience of Community Nursing
Skills
Essential criteria
20. Ability to plan and prioritise workload, use own initiative and work creatively
21. Ability to communicate effectively.
22. Demonstrates leadership and management skills.
23. Standard IT skills
24. Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.
In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work.
Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.
We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.