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

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership skills, ensure high standards of patient care, and support junior team members. This role offers opportunities for professional development and is critical for effective patient flow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Qualifications

• You will need to have high standards for ensuring patients receive quality care.
• This leadership position requires supporting the Band 7 team with managerial tasks.
• Must be passionate about ED nursing and have a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Emergency Department in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Organize and prioritize patient care to ensure maximum flow.
• Provide support and advice to junior team members and students.

Skills

Excellent leadership and communication skills

High standards for patient care

Ability to organize and prioritize

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, to support the Emergency Department.

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.

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.

For further information on working for our Trust: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our 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.

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.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.