Job overview
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 7 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse role on Ward 35 to cover Maternity Leave.
This ward has 30 beds and is an area which delivers care to older adults with acute medical conditions. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in an acute environment.
We are seeking applications from highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individuals who have excellent communication 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.
· Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
· The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in NMC PIN details 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
Main duties of the job
The role of the successful candidate will be to consistently drive excellent clinical quality standards, by providing visible clinical leadership to the team and support them in the delivery of high quality, effective and evidence based care. Focus will be on patient experience, patient safety and providing assurance that standards are met for every patient, every time.
We are proud to be a team with a strong sense of collaboration across all our healthcare professionals, working together to drive our service forward. Therefore, the candidate must be committed to the on-going development of the ward and multi‑disciplinary team working, and have the drive and passion to create an inspirational learning and working environment.
We offer a wide range of experiences as part of your development and journey as a Band 7 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse. We offer the opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills and we will support you to truly take ownership of your role and ward area. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring you reach your personal and professional objectives.
If you are enthusiastic about person centred care 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
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. 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 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 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:.
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.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Registered Nurse (level 1)
9. Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
10. Leadership qualification
11. Degree in nursing or related subject
Training
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of continued professional development
13. Willing to undergo training as neccessary
Skills
Essential criteria
14. Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
15. Communication skills
16. Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
Experience
Essential criteria
17. At least 24 months post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent
18. Experience of managing and leading a team
19. Experience of audit and standard setting
20. Budget management
Desirable criteria
21. Experience of working on a Older adults ward