Job summary
- Main area
- ENT
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 389-25-7405564
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Bradford.
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per anum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - ENT/Ophthalmology
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Closing Date: 31.08.25
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 01.09.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 08.09.25
The Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge nurse is required to oversee the day to day running of the ENT/Ophthalmology Outpatients department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the team in providing vital ENT/Ophthalmology services to patients attending the outpatient department.
Main duties of the job
Please see person specification document.
Post holder will oversee running of the ENT/Ophthalmology outpatients department. They will work with the Matron to deliver a high standard of care, through management of the Nursing team.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description document
Post holder will oversee running of the ENT/Ophthalmology outpatients department. They will work with the Matron to deliver a high standard of care, through management of the Nursing team.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Experience in policy development
- Budget and financial management experience
- Experience of leading/managing a team of staff
- Change management experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in an Outpatient setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent organisational skills using a systematic, thorough and logical approach
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Computer literate
- Analytical approach to problem solving
Desirable criteria
- Presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust’s targets and priorities
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Desirable criteria
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of patients attending an outpatient setting
- Management Development Training
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN
- Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 6590 (998) or equivalent
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical specialty and/or an Outpatient setting
- ENB courses applicable to specialism
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Baldwin
- Job title
- Matron. Head and Neck services.
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 383084
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