Job summary
- Main area
- Care of the Older Adult - speciality dementia and delirium
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment opportunity available for internal staff. Post may become permanent.)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-7386811-DS-MY
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 37
Band 6
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
At York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient care is at the centre of all that we do.
An exciting secondment 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 37 for 12 months. The successful candidate will have at least 18 months post registration experience. Ward 37 has 21 beds and provides quality holistic care for older adults with a diagnosis of dementia or delirium.
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.
Please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for this secondment position.
Main duties of the job
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. The role will involve providing expert, person - centred care for patients living with a dementia and/or delirium. Advocating for patients rights and dignity and supporting patients and families with emotional and psychological needs.
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.
Working for our organisation
To find out further information on what it is like to work for our Trust please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
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 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
- Degree
- Leadership course
Expereince
Essential criteria
- At least 18 months at Band 5 or equivalent
- Clinical audit & standard setting
- Working with a wide range of professionals
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
- Time management skills
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
- Gabriella Valks
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 726037
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