Overview
We are looking for a kind caring individual who is passionate about nursing. AMU Ward is currently a 32 bedded acute admissions ward. We accept patients from all medical specialities who are initially assessed then moved to the relevant speciality wards. We are a very busy department therefore you must be flexible and able to work under pressure whilst being able to organise their workload. You will support the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward manager in providing the highest quality patient care in our acute setting. We welcome applications from Pre-Reg Nurses.
Responsibilities
* 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
Notes
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
Trust Information
* Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
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 at interview stage.
* 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
Additional Information
* Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
* The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in details provided will mean your application will not be progressed
* Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
* 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 you 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 and inclusion efforts include Staff Networks; contact yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net for accessibility concerns or flexible working requests.
* Armed Forces Friendly Employer – We are Gold Award holders from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
* This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025
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