Respiratory Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

Requirement for 24 hour service cover including Days nights and weekend/bank holidays, we will require full flexibility to cover this service

Closing Date: 29.10.26

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 30.10.26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 02.11.26

We’ve got an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and senior nurse to take on the role of a Sister/Charge Nurse within Respiratory. The role will be rotational between the respiratory inpatient ward and the new Respiratory High Dependency Unit on ward 10 at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to come and join our team, who has excellent leadership, clinical, communication and interpersonal skills and is passionate about providing a high standard of patient care.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate commitment to personal and service development and will be expected to be a positive role model for the team.

Previous experience of acute nursing at Band 5 for a minimum of 2 years

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure

A dedication to providing a high standard of patient care

Mentorship/teaching qualification

Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

Main duties of the job

- The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily running of the ward/ unit. This will include supporting and supervising junior colleagues. They will take responsibility for overseeing the discharge process, ensuring that discharges are coordinated and completed in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary delays.

- The successful candidate will manage and coordinate the nursing and clerical staff, ensuring effective staffing levels, good communication, and efficient ward administration.

- Assists the Ward Manager in the organisation and control of all patient care and treatment maintaining high standards of care.

- Develops leadership skills both professional and managerial.

- Assists in ensuring effective communication with all levels of staff and the whole multidisciplinary team.

- Assists in implementing and maintaining all policies and ensures staff compliance.

- Initiates and develops new ideas for the improvement of services to patients in consultation with the Ward Manager.

- Assists in producing staff rotas, creating shift patterns which meet the care needs of the patients.

- Assists in considering skill mix to develop a workforce capable of meeting patient needs.

- In Ward Manager’s absence, investigates and reports on complaints from patients/relatives/carers and staff and reports to Departmental Manager or Matron.

- Investigates and reports accidents and untoward occurrences and reports to Ward Manager or Matron.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Closing date may change dependent on the response

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.