Job Description

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.



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.



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.



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.