Registered Nurse- Acute Medical Unit

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in York is seeking a dedicated nurse for its acute admissions ward. The role involves providing high-standard patient care, supporting ward management, and maintaining safe working practices. Applicants are encouraged regardless of prior experience, and flexibility is essential due to the nature of the work. A variety of benefits, including a generous relocation package, are offered.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 to 33 days holiday

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Extensive learning opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Commitment to nursing standards and patient safety.
• Ability to work flexibly in a busy acute ward environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Communicate with patients and carers.

Skills

Patient care

Strong communication

Flexibility

Education

Pre-Reg Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a kind, caring individual who is passionate about nursing. AMU Ward is a 32 bedded acute admissions ward. We accept patients from all medical specialties who are initially assessed and then moved to the relevant specialty wards. We are a very busy department; you must be flexible and able to work under pressure while organising your workload. You will support the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in providing the highest quality patient care in our acute setting. We welcome applications from Pre-Reg Nurses.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications and requirements

• We welcome applications from Pre-Reg Nurses
• Commitment to nursing standards and patient safety
• Ability to work flexibly in a busy acute ward environment

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 generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation is expected; discuss at interview stage
• A variety 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
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance

Additional information

For further information on the benefits, please visit the Trust’s dedicated Staff Benefits pages. For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Sandra Calomarde Martinez; Job title: Ward Sister; Email: [e-mail]; Telephone: [phone]