Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary
Closing Date: 17.08.26
Shortlisting: to take place following closing date commencing 18.08.26
Interview: expected to take place in the week commencing 24.08.26

We are recruiting for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join us at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post will be based across the Coronary Care Unit and Ward 22 (Cardiology).

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day supervision of their ward, effectively motivating, and directing staff to ensure that time and resources are managed through effective teamwork. They will ensure that staff have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them. They will also organise their team on a daily basis, deploying staff appropriately according to their skills and experience.

Main duties of the job

• To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area.
• To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
• To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
• To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver high quality care to their client group.
• To deputise for the ward/department manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.
• Proactively support in de-escalating site by facilitating flow and discharges from the wards.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 389-26-8077865
Job locations: Bradford Royal Infirmary Coronary Care Unit, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For further information on this role and an in-depth role description, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Experience (Essential)

• Significant medical nursing experience including acute cardiology experience working at band 5
• Delivered improvement in patient care
• Worked within a multidisciplinary team

Skills (Essential)

• Ability to prioritise and problem solve
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Additional clinical skills - cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs, ECG interpretation
• Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately
• Ability to challenge practice and support staff

Knowledge (Essential)

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Understands how acute medicine patient flow works

Qualifications (Essential)

• RGN - adult nursing
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience / working towards
• Teaching and Assessing in practice qualification (SLIP/ENB 6590 /998)

Values (Essential)

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people

Additional information
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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bradford Royal Infirmary Coronary Care Unit, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister/Ward Manager Linda Atkinson
Email: View email address on meeveem.com
Phone: View phone number on meeveem.com