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note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders). Our Values We are KIND We are OPEN We pursue EXCELLENCE We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population. Job Overview
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who will work well as part of a team. Maple ward consists of 22 surgical beds, 3 HOB beds, and a surgical assessment unit offering highly skilled ambulatory care. We support a wide variety of surgical disciplines including general surgery, urology, and gynaecology and work closely with the surgical teams and our surgical day unit. You must have good organisational skills, be self-motivated, and flexible. You will be expected to act as a role model at all times, promoting the trust values and striving to be the best in all areas of practice. Main Duties of the Job
Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures Maintain a safe and clean working environment Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept. Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information. Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures Education and Training This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes. Working for Our Organisation
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. 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. Detailed Job Description and Main 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. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Special Knowledge
Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice Training
Willing to undergo training as necessary Ability to demonstrate and explain skill Skills
Good written and verbal skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members Enthusiastic and self-motivated Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further. DBS Checks Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in one payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values.
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