Job summary
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based individualised plan of care. The post holder will also assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the ward/department.
Main duties of the job
Have responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of evidence based quality care to an allocated group of patients on a shift basis.
* Work in partnership with patients and those that matter to them, involving them in decisions about their care.Recognise any deterioration or change in a patient's condition which may require the intervention of others and refer as appropriate
* Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, establishing and maintaining effective communication and relationships.
* Provide early intervention to ensure the safe discharge of patients, working in collaboration with other relevant teams and services to prevent unnecessary readmission of patients.
* Act as an advocate for the patient and their family, protecting their interests and statutory rights, whilst promoting privacy, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Maintain a professional image in accordance with the uniform policy and uphold the Trust values and behaviours, promoting One Culture of Care.
* Direct and supervise the work of non-registered colleagues including, but not limited to, healthcare support workers and student nurses.
* Undertake additional training to ensure competence to undertake any extended skills or specialty-specific clinical procedures as required.
* Adhere to the NMC Code and Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust policies.
* Use resources effectively and efficiently.
About us
We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
372-FSS2988
Job locations
Calderdale Royal Hospital
Salterhebble
Halifax
HX3 0PW
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Ensure essential safety training and role specific training is completed in line with Trust policy.
* Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with revalidation requirements.
* Contribute to the safety and quality agenda by reporting any identified risk and ensuring actual incidents or near misses are reported.
* Receive feedback from patients and those that matter to them, recognising and sharing good practice, as well as managing any verbal complaints, escalating to senior team when necessary.
* Participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required.
* Anticipate, recognise, prevent and manage issues of conflict, escalating to ward manager if unresolved.
* Assist in the professional development review and appraisal process for more junior staff.
* Participate in audit and research programmes, analysing findings and implementing appropriate changes to enhance the care experience for patients and those that matter to them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Ensure essential safety training and role specific training is completed in line with Trust policy.
* Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with revalidation requirements.
* Contribute to the safety and quality agenda by reporting any identified risk and ensuring actual incidents or near misses are reported.
* Receive feedback from patients and those that matter to them, recognising and sharing good practice, as well as managing any verbal complaints, escalating to senior team when necessary.
* Participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required.
* Anticipate, recognise, prevent and manage issues of conflict, escalating to ward manager if unresolved.
* Assist in the professional development review and appraisal process for more junior staff.
* Participate in audit and research programmes, analysing findings and implementing appropriate changes to enhance the care experience for patients and those that matter to them.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration). Previous NHS experience required.
* Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete
Desirable
* Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
* Teaching Qualification
* Leadership Qualification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
* Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
* Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
* Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload
* Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
* Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
* IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
* Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training
Desirable
* Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
* Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
* Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues
* Ability to work under pressure
* Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
* Human Factors awareness
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration). Previous NHS experience required.
* Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete
Desirable
* Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
* Teaching Qualification
* Leadership Qualification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
* Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
* Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
* Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload
* Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
* Knowledge and skill in safeguarding principles and procedures
* IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
* Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training
Desirable
* Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
* Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
* Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues
* Ability to work under pressure
* Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
* Human Factors awareness
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale Royal Hospital
Salterhebble
Halifax
HX3 0PW
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Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale Royal Hospital
Salterhebble
Halifax
HX3 0PW
Employer's website
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