York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
At York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient care is at the centre of all that we do. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Older Peoples services at York Hospital. We are looking to recruit an experienced nurse into the Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role on Ward 28. The successful candidate will have at least 18 months post registration experience in an acute environment. This ward has 30 beds and provides quality holistic care for older adults and covers a range of various medical conditions incorporating the care of patients with dementia, Parkinson's and those on the palliative care pathway. Main Duties of the Job
We are seeking applications from highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individuals who have excellent communication skills and are ready to broaden their knowledge and leadership skills. This post will give an opportunity for further professional development, and to embrace the challenge of working in a fast-paced and diverse environment. We are looking for someone who is capable of lateral thinking and will work in an innovative manner with the resources available. The post will support the Band 7 to lead and to further enhance the team of senior nurses, focusing on patient experience, patient safety and providing assurance that standards are met for every patient, every time. We are proud to be a ward with a strong sense of collaboration across all our health professionals, working together to drive our service forward. The candidate must be ready for a new challenge, have sound clinical knowledge and skills, and be ready to take on the leadership role. We are a positive, friendly and supportive team and will welcome you and assist in your development within the role. If you are enthusiastic about patient-centred care, have excellent communication skills and are passionate about motivating and inspiring others, you may well be the perfect candidate to assist us in leading our team. About Us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Job Responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Level 1) Recognised teaching and assessing qualification Degree Experience
At least 18 months at Band 5 or equivalent Clinical audit and standard setting Training
Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team 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.
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At York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient care is at the centre of all that we do. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Older Peoples services at York Hospital. We are looking to recruit an experienced nurse into the Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role on Ward 28. The successful candidate will have at least 18 months post registration experience in an acute environment. This ward has 30 beds and provides quality holistic care for older adults and covers a range of various medical conditions incorporating the care of patients with dementia, Parkinson's and those on the palliative care pathway. Main Duties of the Job
We are seeking applications from highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individuals who have excellent communication skills and are ready to broaden their knowledge and leadership skills. This post will give an opportunity for further professional development, and to embrace the challenge of working in a fast-paced and diverse environment. We are looking for someone who is capable of lateral thinking and will work in an innovative manner with the resources available. The post will support the Band 7 to lead and to further enhance the team of senior nurses, focusing on patient experience, patient safety and providing assurance that standards are met for every patient, every time. We are proud to be a ward with a strong sense of collaboration across all our health professionals, working together to drive our service forward. The candidate must be ready for a new challenge, have sound clinical knowledge and skills, and be ready to take on the leadership role. We are a positive, friendly and supportive team and will welcome you and assist in your development within the role. If you are enthusiastic about patient-centred care, have excellent communication skills and are passionate about motivating and inspiring others, you may well be the perfect candidate to assist us in leading our team. About Us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Job Responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Level 1) Recognised teaching and assessing qualification Degree Experience
At least 18 months at Band 5 or equivalent Clinical audit and standard setting Training
Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team 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.
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