Sister / Charge Nurse

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bradford seeks an aspiring senior staff nurse or existing Band 6 nurse to develop management skills in the Elective Surgery Pathway. The role involves leading a dynamic team, ensuring high standards of patient care across multiple surgical specialties. Candidates should have significant surgical nursing experience, strong leadership skills, and a current NMC registration. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is essential in maintaining operational efficiency in caring for post-operative patients.

Benefits

Staff gymnasiums

Final salary pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Childcare advice

Qualifications

• Significant experience in surgical nursing.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in leadership or management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for nursing staff.
• Support the Ward Manager in day‑to‑day operations and staff management.
• Ensure safe, effective, and evidence‑based care for elective surgical patients.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Workload management

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring senior staff nurse or an existing Band 6 looking to develop their management skills within the Elective Surgery Pathway. This role offers the chance to lead and support a dynamic team, ensuring high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.

Ward 21 comprises 23 beds, including 6 monitored beds for higher acuity post‑operative patients. We care for patients undergoing surgery across multiple specialties:

• General Surgery
• Urology
• Gastroenterology
• ENT
• Head & Neck
• Gynaecology

We work closely with the Elective Day Case Unit, Elective Short Stay Ward, and Enhanced Recovery Nurses to ensure smooth patient flow and an exceptional patient experience throughout the elective pathway.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for nursing staff.
• Support the Ward Manager in day‑to‑day operations and staff management.
• Ensure safe, effective, and evidence‑based care for elective surgical patients.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant experience in surgical nursing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively.

Desirable

• Previous Band 6 experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in leadership or management.

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