Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to support the Emergency Department. This role offers a dynamic work environment, requiring strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a passion for improving patient care. Opportunities for personal and professional development are also provided, including access to NHS benefits and educational programs.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency department nursing.
• Ability to support and mentor junior staff.
• Knowledge of HR issues and workforce management.

Responsibilities

• Organise and prioritise patient care in the ED.
• Support the Band 7 team with managerial tasks.
• Provide support and guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize patient care

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, to support the Emergency Department. This is a very exciting time in our department, 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. In this leadership position, you will be expected to support the Band 7 team 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.

The role of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse is vital to the safe running of an ED. You will be passionate about ED nursing, be forward thinking, with a can-do attitude. You will also have excellent leadership and communication skills. You will need to have high standards for ensuring patients receive quality care and have a good experience whilst in the ED.

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.