Junior sister/Charge nurse - Ward 16

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is looking for a motivated Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse for Ward 16, specializing in Gastroenterology. This role involves managing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and contributing to the operational standards of the ward. Candidates should possess strong leadership and clinical skills, along with relevant experience in the gastroenterology field.

Benefits

Staff gymnasiums

Final salary pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Childcare advice

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in relevant clinical specialty.
• Recent experience with gastro-related conditions.
• Skills in mentoring and counselling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise ward staff alongside training responsibilities.
• Ensure quality service delivery and patient flow on ward 16.
• Promote a positive working environment and support staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change Management

Clinical Skills

Education

RGN qualification with a valid NMC registration

Post registration qualification in clinical specialty

Teaching and assessing qualification (e.g., SLIP)

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 26.06.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 27.06.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 07.07.25

A Band 6 opportunity has arisen on Ward 16, Gastroenterology In-patient Ward, within the General Surgery and Digestive Diseases Clinical Service Unit.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring senior staff nurse looking to develop their management skills and undertake a Band 6 role within the gastroenterology ward.

Main duties of the job

Ward 16 is a 19- bedded ward that caters to patients with gastro and digestive disease-related conditions within the Digestive Disease specialty.

The successful candidate will have line management responsibility and would be expected to manage people alongside training and clinical supervisory responsibilities with support from the band 7.

The post holder will contribute to the operational management of a safe and quality service delivery on ward 16, management of the workforce, budgetary oversight, patient experience, recruitment and retention of staff and effective patient management and flow.

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.

Details Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7274046

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Job description Job responsibilities

An important aspect of the role will be promoting a positive, supportive working environment which values and supports staff. Good leadership and communication skills are essential, and this is expected to be demonstrated during the interview. There is an expectation for the postholder to be flexible and be an excellent role model with the ability to develop positive and professional interpersonal relationships.

The postholder should be dynamic and forward thinking, with the ability to influence, drive and sustain change and improvements in patient care. They must have a sound knowledge and a keen interest in Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases.

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.

Job description Job responsibilities

An important aspect of the role will be promoting a positive, supportive working environment which values and supports staff. Good leadership and communication skills are essential, and this is expected to be demonstrated during the interview. There is an expectation for the postholder to be flexible and be an excellent role model with the ability to develop positive and professional interpersonal relationships.

The postholder should be dynamic and forward thinking, with the ability to influence, drive and sustain change and improvements in patient care. They must have a sound knowledge and a keen interest in Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases.

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Post registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
• Significant post registration experience
• Experience in contributing to effective care and discharge planning
• Recent relevant post basic experience with gastro-related conditions

Desirable

• Experience in managing a team of staff
• Experience in a range of clinical specialties

Skills Essential

• Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
• Ability to and work as part of a team
• Mentoring and counselling skills
• Change management skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical approach to problem solving

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of change management processes
• Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE , MHA and Mental Capacity Act etc
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
• Evidence of current CPD
• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training

Desirable

• Management/ Leadership Training

Qualifications Essential

• RGN qualification with a valid NMC registration
• Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical speciality
• Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. SLIP or working towards completion

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Post registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
• Significant post registration experience
• Experience in contributing to effective care and discharge planning
• Recent relevant post basic experience with gastro-related conditions

Desirable

• Experience in managing a team of staff
• Experience in a range of clinical specialties

Skills Essential

• Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
• Ability to and work as part of a team
• Mentoring and counselling skills
• Change management skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical approach to problem solving

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of change management processes
• Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE , MHA and Mental Capacity Act etc
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
• Evidence of current CPD
• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training

Desirable

• Management/ Leadership Training

Qualifications Essential

• RGN qualification with a valid NMC registration
• Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical speciality
• Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. SLIP or working towards completion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)