Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in York is seeking a permanent Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse to join the Paediatric team on the Children's Wards. The ideal candidate should have excellent clinical and leadership skills, with the ability to support and lead junior staff to ensure high standards of care. This role involves coordinating the team, working alongside multidisciplinary staff, and offers plenty of learning and development opportunities. A generous relocation package and a supportive environment are also provided.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical and leadership skills required.
• Support and lead junior staff to ensure high standards of care.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the team on shift basis.
• Utilise clinical expertise to deliver outstanding care.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse to join the Paediatric team on the Children's Wards at York Hospital. You should possess excellent clinical and leadership skills and be highly motivated and dedicated to provide support and leadership to junior staff to ensure a high standard of care is being delivered across both units.

Role & Responsibilities

As Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse you will be expected to work autonomously as well as part of the team, and will be responsible for coordinating and leading the team on a shift‑by‑shift basis, utilising and sharing your clinical expertise and acting as a positive role model within the department for staff, patients and carers. You will be supported by our enthusiastic Children's Nursing Team, Nurse Educator Specialist Nurses, and medical staff, offering you excellent learning and development opportunities. Working with the medical workforce and multidisciplinary team will help deliver outstanding care to all Children and Young People who access the service. You will be supported to develop into the role by the Nurse Educators and experienced Ward Sisters.

• Robust preceptorship and ongoing competencies to support successful candidates.
• Working in a friendly and compassionate team and continuous professional development.
• Flexible working from the start of employment, where appropriate – we encourage discussion with the recruiting manager to address specific needs.

Legal & Policy Statements

Armed Forces Friendly Employer – we hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively support Defence personnel.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – the selection process ensures that candidates are not misusing AI tools. Candidates must acknowledge this before submitting an application.

Agile and Flexible Working – all posts entitle staff to request flexible working from day one. For more detail, speak to the recruiting manager.

DBS Checks

All new employees will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if required. Charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post. Volunteering and bank-only staff will not be charged. The DBS offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. For sensitive applications, contact 0300 106 1452 or email [e-mail].

Benefits & Support

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, with generous retirement benefits and a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• Generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard‑to‑fill positions – discuss details with the recruiting department/manager.
• Variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7 via the Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
• Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Sponsorship

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we cannot offer sponsorship for roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa. This excludes Band 2 and some Band 3 roles, and other roles may also be ineligible. Applicants requiring sponsorship should assess eligibility using the guidance on gov.uk.

About the Trust

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country, home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York – consistently rated one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale, covering 3,400 square miles. Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff across hospitals and community settings.