Job Description

The successful applicant will work as a band 5 staff nurse within our Tissue Viability Team covering the geographical area of Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale, Craven, Settle and Bentham.



The role will involve working in a clinic setting for both Tissue Viability and other community services, and will also involve visiting patients within their own homes.



The role will include assessing new wounds referred by primary care, sign posting, commencing optimum treatment plans and working in collaboration with senior members of the Tissue Viability Team and MDT colleagues.



The successful applicant with also provide advice/support and education to colleagues/staff, patients and carers.



Closing- 27th July 2025



Shortlisting- 28th July 2025



Interview- 7th August 2025



To work as a Staff Nurse across the geographical area of BDCFT and AWC within the Tissue Viability Team

To work as Tissue Viability Staff Nurse, assessing new wounds referred by primary care, sign posting, commencing optimum treatment plans and working in collaboration with Tissue Viability and MDT colleagues. To work as an effective team player contributing to the development of the service in collaboration with colleagues and senior nurses in the team To provide a high standard of care that is research/evidence based and clinically effective at all times To provide support, advice and education on pressure ulcer prevention and management to colleagues/staff, patients, and carers To provide support, advice, and education on tissue viability to colleagues, patients, and carers

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

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We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference



We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs



We Delive r - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners



We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :



Increase mileage rates for > 3500



A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages



A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities



Plus many more.



We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.



BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.



The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.



Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.



Right to Work in the UK



Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.



Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.



Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.



As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.