Job summary
- Main area
- nursing
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 419-7350326-NA-FH
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Scarborough General Hospital
- Town
- Scarborough
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Nursing Associate - Paediatrics
Band 4
Please 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.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
Rainbow Ward in Scarborough Hospital; a 14 bedded Acute Paediatric In-Patient ward, admitting infants, children and young people up to eighteen years of age requiring medical, Surgical and mental health provision.
- To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development implementation and evaulation of programmes of care.
- To promote patient and family centred care
- Communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working
- To participate in the teaching, supervision and precetorship/mentorship of learners and other staff
- The post holder will work in partnership with the Ward / Department Sister to ensure that the standards of nursing care are met at all times. This includes assisting the ward / department Sister and the whole team to meet the agreed standards of hospital cleanliness within the work environment.
Main duties of the job
·Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at Scarborough Hospital. Remote interviews will not be available.
Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
- 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
- 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
Our benefits
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.
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.
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.[email protected].
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 Britain’s 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
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Foundation degree achieved through recognised Nursing Associate training programme
- A minimum of C grade GCSE or equivalent, in English and Maths
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
- Two years previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social care/educational setting or gained through recognised Nursing Associate training programme
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team worked in and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of how to apply evidence based practice to ensure high quality care for patient’s
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Intermediate IT skills
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to communication
- Able to work independently without direct supervision.
- Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload.
- Be approachable, friendly, and nonjudgemental with an ability to handle sensitive issues.
Desirable criteria
- Advanced IT skills e.g. spreadsheets, PowerPoint or ECDL qualification (Willing to undertake further training)
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Caring and compassionate, Flexible and adaptable , Polite & Friendly , Approachable
- Professional (including neat and tidy), Honest, Reliable
- Ability to work as a team
- Assist with the mentor/support of junior colleagues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emily Channings
- Job title
- Ward Manager - Rainbow Ward
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01723 346334
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