Band 7 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join a dedicated team at a leading NHS Trust. This role involves providing exceptional care for older patients with dementia and delirium, ensuring high standards of clinical quality and patient safety. The successful candidate will lead a committed team, fostering an inspiring environment for both staff and patients. With a focus on personal and professional development, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about person-centred care and have a drive for excellence, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• At least 24 months post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent.
• Experience of managing and leading a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical leadership and support to the team.
• Drive excellent clinical quality standards for vulnerable patients.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Development

Education

Registered Nurse via NMC

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Degree in nursing or related subject

Job description

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.

Job overview

At York Teaching Hospital 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 37.

This ward has 21 beds and provides care for older people with Dementia and Delirium. The successful candidate will either be a RN or RMN and have at least 2 years post registration experience at band 6 or equivalent in an acute environment.

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. This post will give an opportunity for further professional development and we are looking for someone who is capable of lateral thinking and will work in an innovative manner with the resources available.

Main duties of the job

Our successful candidate will consistently drive excellent clinical quality standards to a vulnerable patient group by providing visible clinical leadership to the team and support them in the delivery of high quality, effective and evidence based care.

Background knowledge of safeguarding, to protect vulnerable adults is desirable but not essential as training will be given. It is our duty to keep patients in our care safe and falls prevention is important to us. Focus will be on patient experience, patient safety and providing assurance that standards are met for every patient, every time.

We are a proud team with a strong sense of collaboration across all our healthcare professionals, working together to drive our service forward. Our candidate must be committed to the ongoing 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 opportunities and development 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.

Working for our organisation

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 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 your application at the earliest opportunity.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse via NMC
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Degree in nursing or related subject

Training

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Willing to undergo training as necessary

Skills

• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members

Experience

• At least 24 months post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent
• Experience of managing and leading a team
• Experience of audit and standard setting
• Budget management

DBS Checks

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The 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 you are applying for.

Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.

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.