Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 37 | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in York is seeking an experienced Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for Ward 37. The successful candidate will support the team in delivering expert, person-centred care for patients living with dementia or delirium. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and at least 18 months of post-registration experience. This exciting opportunity includes benefits such as access to the NHS Pension Scheme and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Access to the 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 18 months post registration experience in a nursing role.
• Ready to take on a leadership role in a busy environment.
• Experience in providing care for patients with dementia and/or delirium.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Ward 37 nursing team.
• Ensure patient experience and safety standards are met.
• Deliver expert care for patients living with dementia and/or delirium.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

At York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient care is at the centre of all that we do.

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen within Older Peoples services at York Hospital. We are looking to recruit an experienced nurse into the Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role on Ward 37 for 12 months. The successful candidate will have at least 18 months post registration experience. Ward 37 has 21 beds and provides quality holistic care for older adults with a diagnosis of dementia or delirium.

About the role

The post will support the band 7 to lead and to further enhance the team of senior nurses. Focusing on patient experience, patient safety and providing assurance that standards are met for every patient, every time. The role will involve providing expert, person-centred care for patients living with a dementia and/or delirium. Advocating for patients rights and dignity and supporting patients and families with emotional and psychological needs.

The candidate must be ready for a new challenge, have sound clinical knowledge and skills and be ready to take on the leadership role. We are a positive, friendly and supportive team and will welcome you and assist in your development within the role.

If you are enthusiastic about patient centred care, have excellent communication skills and are passionate about motivating and inspiring others you may well be the perfect candidate to assist us in leading our team.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and support for the Ward 37 nursing team in line with the Band 7 lead. Focus on patient experience and safety, ensuring standards are met for every patient, every time. Deliver expert, person-centred care for patients living with dementia and/or delirium. Support patients and families with emotional and psychological needs. Promote patient rights, dignity and advocacy.

Requirements

The post requires a Band 6 nurse with at least 18 months post registration experience and readiness to take on a leadership role. Willingness to work in a fast paced and diverse environment and to engage in professional development.

Permissions and applying

Please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for this secondment position.

To find out further information on what it is like to work for our Trust please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Benefits

• 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.

Other information

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.

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:[e-mail].

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.

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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.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025