NHS
Sister/Charge Nurse - Westwood Park CH
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Job Description
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- Significant Community / Ward based experience of Frail older patients with complex needs.
- Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting.
- Experience of using Systmone / IT systems.
- Proven experience on managing a team, including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff.
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information
- Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to manage difficult situations.
- Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice.
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues.
- An understanding of resource management
- RN 1ST Level Nurse
- BSc / 1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification / training / experience.
- Mentorship / teaching qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Significant Community / Ward based experience of Frail older patients with complex needs.
- Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting.
- Experience of using Systmone / IT systems.
- Proven experience on managing a team, including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff.
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information
- Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to manage difficult situations.
- Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice.
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues.
- An understanding of resource management
- RN 1ST Level Nurse
- BSc / 1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification / training / experience.
- Mentorship / teaching qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Job summary
Closing Date: 04.06.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 05.06.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 16.06.25
An exciting opportunity for a qualified and highly motivated registered nurse to join the Intermediate Care team at Westwood park Community Hospital looking to develop their management skills and undertake a band 6 role within a busy intermediate care ward.
The post is to support the Ward Matron and existing Ward Sister in the development of the ward and delivery of excellent care to our patients.
The successful post holder will work as a dynamic, proactive and will have line management responsibility and would be expected to effectively manage people alongside training and clinical supervisory and flow.
An important aspect of the role will be promoting a positive, supportive working environment which values and supports staff. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential and this will need to be demonstrated on the interview.
You will need to have at least 2 years post registration experience, a teaching and assessing qualification and demonstrate a passion for working with older people.
Main duties of the job
The Sister/Charge nurse role will contribute to the operational management of a safe and quality service delivery at Westwood Park, management of workforce, budgetary oversight, patient experience, recruitment and retention of staff and effective patient management work flow.
The Sister/Charge Nurse role will contribute to the operational management of a safe and quality service delivery at Westwood Park, management of the workforce, budgetary oversight, patient experience, recruitment and retention of staff and effective patient management flow.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate key leadership skills and evidence of professional development, as well as experience of working within the multi-disciplinary team to manage and facilitate, extremely complex discharge planning. Westwood Park is a busy 18 bedded in patient, intermediate care ward which manages mainly frail and older adults. Effective and efficient patient flow is essential and your role is to provide excellent nursing care and compassion in line with the rest of the team and promoting positive patient experience and outcomes.
The Community Hospitals are nurse led units and closely supported by Care of the Elderly Consultants from BTHFT, including the wider MDT of PT/OT and Social Workers, etc.
About us
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-art simulation and skills training center on site.
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.
Details
Date posted
21 May 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
389-25-7184933
Job locations
Westwood Park Community Hospital
Swift Drive, Off Cooper Lane
Bradford
BD6 3RW
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Job responsibilities
Whilst high quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making, we are also enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas of working and service improvement enabling the successful candidate to take an active role in the ever-changing development of our service and providing an opportunity to develop personal leadership skills and professional development.
As a team member you will be part of a friendly, supportive, and professional integrated team which comprises of Consultants , Geriatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Coordinators, Pharmacists, Social services and Community services.
Job responsibilities
Whilst high quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making, we are also enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas of working and service improvement enabling the successful candidate to take an active role in the ever-changing development of our service and providing an opportunity to develop personal leadership skills and professional development.
As a team member you will be part of a friendly, supportive, and professional integrated team which comprises of Consultants , Geriatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Coordinators, Pharmacists, Social services and Community services.
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Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Westwood Park Community Hospital
Swift Drive, Off Cooper Lane
Bradford
BD6 3RW
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westwood Park Community Hospital
Swift Drive, Off Cooper Lane
Bradford
BD6 3RW
Employer's website
About the company
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