Respiratory Sister/Charge Nurse

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Respiratory Sister/Charge Nurse (NHS AfC Band 6) for Bradford Royal Infirmary. The role is full-time with 24-hour service cover, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays, across respiratory inpatient ward and the new Respiratory High Dependency Unit on ward 10.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee ward operations, manage staffing and discharge planning, and drive patient care to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in an acute medical nursing setting; prior band 5 experience.
• Regularly in charge of a ward/department.
• Experience of working within the Multidisciplinary team.
• Delivered improvement in patient care.
• Experience in policy development.
• Experience of developing innovative practice.
• Experience of working in MDT and across organisational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• - Oversee daily ward/unit operations and supervise junior staff.
• - Manage nursing and clerical staff and ward administration.
• - Assist Ward Manager in organisation and control of patient care.
• - Develop leadership skills and professional/managerial growth.
• - Ensure effective communication across staff and multidisciplinary team.
• - Implement and maintain policies and ensure staff compliance.
• - Initiate improvements in services to patients with Ward Manager.
• - Produce staff rotas and shift patterns to meet care needs.
• - Consider skill mix to develop a responsive workforce.
• - In Ward Manager’s absence, investigate complaints and incidents and report accordingly.

Skills

Prioritise care

Problem solve

Work autonomously

Teamwork

Time management

Leadership under pressure

Staff development

Education

NMC Registration RN- Adult Nursing

Degree/Diploma in Nursing

CPD evidence

Job description

Main area Speciality Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Includes weekend and night working) Job ref 389-26-8352575

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Teaching Hospitals Town Bradford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Respiratory Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Requirement for 24 hour service cover including Days nights and weekend/bank holidays, we will require full flexibility to cover this service

Closing Date:29.10.26

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 30.10.26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 02.11.26

We’ve got an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and senior nurse to take on the role of a Sister/Charge Nurse within Respiratory. The role will be rotational between the respiratory inpatient ward and the new Respiratory High Dependency Unit on ward 10 at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to come and join our team, who has excellent leadership, clinical, communication and interpersonal skills and is passionate about providing a high standard of patient care.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate commitment to personal and service development and will be expected to be a positive role model for the team.

Previous experience of acute nursing at Band 5 for a minimum of 2 years

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure

A dedication to providing a high standard of patient care

Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

Main duties of the job

- The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily running of the ward/ unit. This will include supporting and supervising junior colleagues. They will take responsibility for overseeing the discharge process, ensuring that discharges are coordinated and completed in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary delays.

- The successful candidate will manage and coordinate the nursing and clerical staff, ensuring effective staffing levels, good communication, and efficient ward administration.

- Assists the Ward Manager in the organisation and control of all patient care and treatment maintaining high standards of care.

- Develops leadership skills both professional and managerial.

- Assists in ensuring effective communication with all levels of staff and the whole multidisciplinary team.

- Assists in implementing and maintaining all policies and ensures staff compliance.

- Initiates and develops new ideas for the improvement of services to patients in consultation with the Ward Manager.

- Assists in producing staff rotas, creating shift patterns which meet the care needs of the patients.

- Assists in considering skill mix to develop a workforce capable of meeting patient needs.

- In Ward Manager’s absence, investigates and reports on complaints from patients/relatives/carers and staff and reports to Departmental Manager or Matron.

- Investigates and reports accidents and untoward occurrences and reports to Ward Manager or Matron.

Working for our organisation

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Closing date may change dependent on the response

Person specification

Experience

• Post-registration experience of working in an acute medical nursing setting, previous experience at band 5
• Regularly in charge of a ward/department
• Experience of working within the Multidisciplinary team
• Delivered improvement in patient care
• Experience in policy development
• Experience of developing innovative practice
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries

Skills

• Ability to prioritise care and problem solve
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to challenge practice and support staff
• Ability to make decisions and elevate appropriately
• Evidence of reflective practice

Knowledge

• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff.
• Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
• An understanding of the acute medicine patient flow process
• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
• Knowledge of change management processes

Qualifications

• Appropriate NMC Registration RN- Adult Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing
• Evidence of current CPD

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.