Registered Nurse | 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 organization in York is seeking a compassionate and motivated registered nurse to join their dementia and delirium ward. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality care to patients with complex needs and maintain a safe environment. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse, capable of providing person-centred care in a dynamic clinical setting. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Extensive learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with appropriate training and qualifications.
• Experience in specialized areas such as dementia and delirium care is preferred.
• Ability to provide person-centered care in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Support patients with emotional and physical needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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.

Key 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
• 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

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 through a of providers

Application Process

• 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.
• 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 Thursday 30 Oct 2025.