Registered Nurse - Day Unit | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 nurse to join their dynamic surgical team. The role involves assessing patient care needs, ensuring high standards of nursing care, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in nursing, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and exhibit excellent communication skills. This opportunity also supports professional development and offers various employee benefits.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to engage with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nursing care needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Supervise and mentor learners and new staff.

Skills

Nursing care assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing Degree

Nursing and Midwifery Council registration

Job description

Overview

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 5 to complement our existing team. The elective surgical units support a wide variety of surgical disciplines including general surgery, urology, ENT, maxillofacial, chronic pain services, orthopaedic trauma, gynaecology, ophthalmology and work closely with the preassessment team, surgical teams, anaesthetic teams, theatres and surgical wards.

The post holder will work in partnership with the Ward / Department Sister to ensure that the standards of nursing care are met at all times. This includes assisting the ward / department Sister and the whole team to meet the agreed standards of hospital cleanliness within the work environment.

We welcome applications from Pre-Reg Nurses.

This vacancy will be considered for a secondment opportunity. Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.

Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.

Responsibilities

• To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
• To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision.
• Communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.
• To participate in the teaching, supervision and preceptorship/mentorship of learners and other staff.
• In the absence of a more senior nurse take charge of the ward.
• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York Teaching Hospital 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.
• Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practices in the interests of promoting quality care. Promote evidence based practice where possible.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures.

Trust Information & Benefits

Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits include:

• 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 range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.

The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in details provided will mean your application will not be progressed.

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.

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 support a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from everyone, while working with Staff Networks to increase applications 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 Monday 15 Sep 2025