Closing Date: 26.01.25 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 27.01.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.02.25

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced and senior nurse to join the team on ward 27 at Bradford Royal Infirmary as the Ward Manager.

We are looking for a highly enthusiastic individual to complement the management team in leading our existing team Medically Optimized for Discharge ward. The Ward is a 28 bedded mixed sex ward, accommodating patients who are medically optomized for discharge awaiting complex discharge planning.

This is a key post in the provision of supporting nursing leadership and management for the ward & departmental teams. Communicating with the consultants, nursing staff, junior medical staff, patients and relatives is an essential aspect of the role. This role is key to ensuring that excellent standards of care are consistently maintained, and the post holder will be expected to be a positive role model for the team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will require a minimum 3 years post registration experience and recent experience at band 6 or above is required. Good leadership and communication skills are essential. Individuals should be flexible and be able to demonstrate they are an excellent role model with the ability to develop excellent interpersonal relationships.

The successful candidate should have a proactive approach to complex discharge planning and be able to work effectively as part of the MDT .

The post holder is responsible for the teaching, mentoring and assessment of students, trainees and professional staff, promoting a learning culture.

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 value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Post registration qualification

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Mentoring and counselling skills
• Change management skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Administration of chemotherapy

Desirable

• Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
• IV Skills: Phlebotomy and drug administration and cannulation

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience, including basic leadership and management of clinical shifts in ward environment
• Optimising patient flow, working with SAFER principles

Desirable

• Experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
• Experience of participating in clinical audit
• Management of budgets

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of change management processes
• Evidence of current CPD

Desirable

• In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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