Job summary
- Main area
- Acute and Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-6482836-DCN-M
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Scarborough Hospital
- Town
- Scarborough
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, to support the Emergency Assessment Unit team.
The aim of EAU is to see medical and frailty patients who have a high probability of discharge that day, following diagnosis, a robust treatment plan and/or social support.
EAU is a 29 bedded unit that is fast-paced, which sees a high turnaround of patients, providing comprehensive plans of care to prevent patients being admitted into the hospital.
The EAU is a 24/7 unit, working to a shift pattern basis. The unit is supported by a Multidisciplinary team, which consists of Allied Health Professionals, doctors and nurses.
Main duties of the job
This is a very exciting time, and as a senior member of the team you will be in a position to influence and affect emergency care, as we continue to develop our innovative ways of working.
This is a rewarding but challenging role, that requires you to organise and prioritise patient care to ensure maximum flow through the department and provide support, and advice, to junior members of the team and/or students.
As a leadership position, you will be expected to support the Band 7 to provide managerial support inclusive of HR issues, Workforce, and change management.
In return you will be working with a dynamic nursing team with strong peer support, and access to educational opportunities to further your career.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
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27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
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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.
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A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
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An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
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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: 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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 3 years at Band 5 or equivalent
- Clinical audit and standard setting
- Working with a wide range of professionals
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
- Time management skills
- Clinical leadership
Desirable criteria
- Recruitment and selection
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
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
- Chloe Mason
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01723 385066
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