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Job summary Closing Date:29.06.25 Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing30.06.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing07.07.25 The post holder will be an integral member of the Diabetes & Endocrinology Services and is responsible for the operational and clinical management of the Diabetes & Endocrinology Services, including accountability for the patients' experience of care and the clinical environment. To provide strong clinical and operational leadership to staff and patient care and deputise for the Lead Nurse as required. The post holder will also work as an autonomous advanced practitioner providing a high standard of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and highly specialist expert advice to patients and carers Up to full time hours available Main duties of the job Demonstrate highly developed clinical skills and act as clinical advisor and educator to junior staff and overall responsibility for clinical care within the Diabetes & Endocrinology Services. Set, monitor and maintain excellent standards of nursing/therapy care. Communicate and work with the multi professional team to promote comprehensive, high quality patient care. Be proactive in leading, developing and undertaking innovative practice within the department/service Pro-actively participate in the prevention and investigationof complaints and take constructive action to change practice where necessary. Where incidents are reported, initiating appropriate action and keep the Head of Service informed of problems and progress. To provide direct line management to the teams. To lead the development, improvement, management and promotion of the service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care through competent staff members. Possess the skills and wide range of clinical knowledge to work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake independent, direct consultation and provision of care. Can assess, diagnose, plan care and provide treatment for complex patients in specialist field including rationale for decision making and evaluation of care. Analyse and respond to complex clinical situations utilising specialist knowledge to assess a range of options to formulate solutions and recommendations. 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 16 June 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum if full time Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-25-7226287 Job locations Bradford Royal Infirmary / Horton Park Centre Bradford BD9 6RJJob description Job responsibilities See attached Job description and Personal Specification documents for details of job role and requirements Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job description and Personal Specification documents for details of job role and requirements Person Specification Other requirments EssentialCar driver Experience EssentialExperience of leading and managing nursing teams Experience of working in partnership across an organisation Experience of working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders Leading recruitment and retention Leading and evaluating quality improvement projects Management of risk and governance structures Workforce development Evidence of effective clinical engagement Significant experience working within Specialist Diabetes care setting Healthcare professional education / patient group education Implementation of evidence based innovative practice Experience working as an independent and autonomous practitioner Skills EssentialExcellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Excellent motivational and team building skills Evidence of reflective practice. Evidence of innovative practice Effective leadership, organisational and people management skills Proven ability to manage and mitigate clinical risk Evidence of analytical and problem-solving skills Able to work under pressure and demonstrate resilience DesirableResearch and audit Experience Qualifications Essential1st Level Registered Nurse 1st level Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience Post-graduate qualification in Leadership or equivalent experience Academic (university accredited) diabetes qualification Non-Medical Prescriber V300 Hold or working towards a master's degree in a nursing or leadership; related subject or equivalent experience Evidence of recent professional development Person Specification Other requirments EssentialCar driver Experience EssentialExperience of leading and managing nursing teams Experience of working in partnership across an organisation Experience of working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders Leading recruitment and retention Leading and evaluating quality improvement projects Management of risk and governance structures Workforce development Evidence of effective clinical engagement Significant experience working within Specialist Diabetes care setting Healthcare professional education / patient group education Implementation of evidence based innovative practice Experience working as an independent and autonomous practitioner Skills EssentialExcellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Excellent motivational and team building skills Evidence of reflective practice. Evidence of innovative practice Effective leadership, organisational and people management skills Proven ability to manage and mitigate clinical risk Evidence of analytical and problem-solving skills Able to work under pressure and demonstrate resilience DesirableResearch and audit Experience Qualifications Essential1st Level Registered Nurse 1st level Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience Post-graduate qualification in Leadership or equivalent experience Academic (university accredited) diabetes qualification Non-Medical Prescriber V300 Hold or working towards a master's degree in a nursing or leadership; related subject or equivalent experience Evidence of recent professional development 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 theUK 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 seeNHS 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Royal Infirmary / Horton Park Centre Bradford BD9 6RJEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Royal Infirmary / Horton Park Centre Bradford BD9 6RJEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr