Registered Nurse

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate and motivated registered nurse to join their team on a specialist dementia and delirium ward. The role involves delivering high-quality care to patients with complex needs, maintaining patient-focused standards, and utilizing various diagnostic skills. Applications from both experienced and newly qualified nurses are welcomed. The Trust offers a supportive work environment and a range of employee benefits, including generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Compassionate and motivated individual.
• Willing to undergo necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients.
• Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care.
• Undertake diagnostic tests following training.
• Support care for patients with eye emergencies.

Skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Ability to work as part of a team

Capable of lateral thinking

Education

Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Valid IELT/OET Certificates (if overseas)

Job description

Registered Nurse

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 October 2025

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated registered nurse to join our team on ward 37, a specialist dementia and delirium ward.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients in a dynamic clinical environment. As a Registered Nurse on our dementia and delirium ward, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients with complex emotional and physical needs.

If you wish to apply for this secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Undertake a wide range of diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, visual fields, intra-ocular pressures following the completion of a robust training program
• Support care for patients with eye emergencies, both during the working day and in regular overnight on-calls to support the medical team
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and The Trust\'s Values (kindness, openness, excellence)
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

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 through a of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust\'s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job 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.

• Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
• We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified nurses
• Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.

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 Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
• If you are an overseas nurse you must have completed your OSCE and hold valid IELT/OET Certificates. (If you are not an overseas nurse please state not applicable)
• Willing to undergo training as necessary

Skills and knowledge

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to work as part of a Team
• Capable of lateral thinking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust