Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-6596245-DCN-S
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Day Unit
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
We are seeking an inspiring, dynamic, and motivational nurse leader with a passion for delivering the very best patient experience whilst striving for continued high quality care in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting time for the Day Unit at York Hospital as we continue to improve and expand our service to meet increased demand for day surgery care.
We currently provide day case surgery for several specialties including Urology, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Breast, Orthopaedic, ENT and Max Fax as well as participate in day service clinics.
The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. and will be an integral member of the Day Unit leadership team, delivering exceptional care for the patients attending the unit.
Working alongside the Senior Sister, you will be focussed on quality and lead change management in response to feedback from our service users.
If you are ambitious, proactive, highly motivated keen to embrace compassionate leadership which demonstrate kindness and respect we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have a valid registration with substantial years (3 years minimum) post registration experience and surgical experience is desirable.
They will be compassionate, transformational, work in line with the Trust vision and values.
The Band 6 will be line manage and provide professional leadership to the team alongside and in the absence of the Senior Sister. There is a strong emphasis on the need to develop excellent service performance and the need to work collaboratively with the team members within the surgical division and associated clinical staff.
The successful applicant will undertake the new role of co-ordinator and communicate at all levels within the wider Multidisciplinary Team to make sure there is a continual flow through all areas of the unit and at all stages of the patient journey, whilst ensuring safely and appropriate staffing to meet the needs of the service.
The successful applicant will also support the development of the team, undertake appraisals, assist with investigating incidents and complaints whilst sharing any learning gained from this, and act as a role model always demonstrating a smart and professional image
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 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
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: [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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues
- Standards of professional practice
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
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 3 years at Band 5 or equivalent
- Clinical audit and 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
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
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
- Lisa Wright
- Job title
- Sister - Day Unit
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 725277
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