Registered Nurse - Medical Elective Services

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a passionate registered nurse to join their team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care and support within the Elective Services department. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential, along with desirable skills such as venepuncture and cannulation. This role requires driving for cross-site cover, with a contract of 30 hours per week.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, travel, shopping, etc.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Excellent communication skills; able to work as part of a team and autonomously.
• Desirable skills: venepuncture, cannulation, and intravenous drug administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with policies.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexibility

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Intravenous drug administration

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Medical Elective Services (MES) treat approximately 600 patients a month. We provide treatments for all specialities within York Hospital and the service we provide is nurse led. MES is an outpatient service open Monday to Friday, 0700-1900.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated registered nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team. We are looking for caring individuals who have a flexible approach to working. The successful applicants must possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team as well as on their own autonomously. We require a staff nurse who has drive and passion for this area of work and is committed to the delivery and development of nurse-led services. Skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and intravenous drug administration are desirable. With the exciting development of an MES clinic at Selby, driving is an essential part of the role as cross-site cover is required. The post advertised is for 30 hours per week. Interviews for this position will be held in person only and remote interviews will not be offered. Previous applicants within 6 months need not apply. We welcome applications for pre-registered 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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Excellent communication skills; able to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Drive and passion for nurse-led services
• Desirable skills: venepuncture, cannulation and intravenous drug administration
• Cross-site driving is required for MES clinic development (Selby)
• Interview process: in-person only; NMC PIN details checked before shortlisting
• Applications from pre-registered nurses are welcome

Benefits and Information

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with associated benefits
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Paid and unpaid leave for emergency and planned absences
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 confidential support
• NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, travel, shopping, motoring, cinema and more

Additional Information

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. For more information about working for our Trust, please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

We welcome applications from Pre-Reg Nurses. The Trust values include kindness, openness and excellence. We are committed to a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, with our Staff Networks in place to support equality and inclusion. If you need accessibility adjustments in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer and hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.