Job summary Closing Date: 01.06.25 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 02.06.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 09.06.25 This post is based in the Acute Dialysis Unit in Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be working within a 6 stations Acute unit, which provides care for dialysis patients who are currently inpatient. Able to assess and plan care of the patient at each session and know how to escalate and direct any problems to the appropriate team Expected to work opposite the senior sister to provide senior cover at all time. Will be beneficial if the post holder has knowledge and experience of taking charge of the service No direct budgetary An ability to rationalise resource requirements in the interest of patient management. Will be required to supervise qualified and unqualified staff on a day-to-day basis as directed by the Senior Nurse Has a responsibility for ensuring cost effective staff utilisation in line with the workload requirements. The post holder is expected to provide support for Senior Registered Nurse, Hospital Management and other health care professionals, providing support and leadership for junior staff Main duties of the job dialyse acute ill patients coordinate a shift be charge of the service in the absence of the senior sister support the junior staff work with the MDT team ( renal consultant, renal registrar, the renal ward, the home therapy service, others wards, the St Luke's Dialysis Unit, Skipton Dialysis Unit and other services) Assist the renal team ( consultant, registrar and vascular access nurse) with procedures like vascular access insertion and removal. be part of audit, trials able to order stocks and has be aware of stock rotation support the senior sister with the health roster and ensure there is a skill mix of staff for a safe delivery of patients' care. Participate and attend clinical and organisational meeting in the absence of the senior nurse. About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviors 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 16 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-25-7177074 Job locations Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust ( BRI main site) Duckworth lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities The appointed candidate will have to support the unit manager with doing audit, able to do a safe health roster with the correct skill mix. Also the appointed candidate must be able to work opposite the unit manager for a safe and effective leadership cover of the service. The unit manager and the appointed candidate must be able to support and cover each other when annual leave is taken. The appointed candidate will be expected to work closely with the unit manager. Job description Job responsibilities The appointed candidate will have to support the unit manager with doing audit, able to do a safe health roster with the correct skill mix. Also the appointed candidate must be able to work opposite the unit manager for a safe and effective leadership cover of the service. The unit manager and the appointed candidate must be able to support and cover each other when annual leave is taken. The appointed candidate will be expected to work closely with the unit manager. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience in Haemodialysis Desirable Demonstrable Management and Leadership Skill Skills Essential IV Skills: Phlebotomy and drug administration and cannulation Good verbal and written command of English, Change Management experience Effective listening and interpersonal skills Time Management Experience Computer literacy Haemodialysis Skill Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the NHS Plan and related National Service Frameworks Good verbal and written command of English Desirable Appraisal skill Qualifications Essential RN Mentorship/Preceptorship ENB 998 or 6590(SLIP)/ working towards Degree level Courses applicable to specialist area or working towards Desirable Renal Course (ENB 136) A management qualification or commitment to undertake as soon as possible Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience in Haemodialysis Desirable Demonstrable Management and Leadership Skill Skills Essential IV Skills: Phlebotomy and drug administration and cannulation Good verbal and written command of English, Change Management experience Effective listening and interpersonal skills Time Management Experience Computer literacy Haemodialysis Skill Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the NHS Plan and related National Service Frameworks Good verbal and written command of English Desirable Appraisal skill Qualifications Essential RN Mentorship/Preceptorship ENB 998 or 6590(SLIP)/ working towards Degree level Courses applicable to specialist area or working towards Desirable Renal Course (ENB 136) A management qualification or commitment to undertake as soon as possible 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 (Opens in a new tab) . 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 (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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 (Opens in a new tab) . 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 (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust ( BRI main site) Duckworth lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust ( BRI main site) Duckworth lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust ( BRI main site), Duckworth lane, BD9 6RJ Bradford, United Kingdom