About this role
Job summary
At York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient care is at the centre of all that we do.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Older Peoples services at York Hospital. We are looking to recruit an experienced nurse into the Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role on Ward 35, for a 12 month secondment.The successful candidate will have at least 24 months post registration experience in an acute environment.
This ward has 30 beds and provides quality holistic care for older adults and covers a range of various medical conditions incorporating the care of patients with dementia, Parkinson's and those on the palliative care pathway.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews will take place on Monday 1st June 2026
Main duties of the job
We are seeking applications from highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individuals, who have excellent communication skills and are ready to broaden their knowledge and leadership skills. This post will give an opportunity for further professional development, and to embrace the challenge of working in a fast paced and diverse environment.We are looking for someone who is capable of lateral thinking, and will work in an innovative manner with the resources available.
The post will support the Band 7 to lead and to further enhance the team of senior nurses. Focusing on patient experience, patient safety and providing assurance that standards are met for every patient, every time. We are proud to be a ward with a strong sense of collaboration across all our health professionals, working together to drive our service forward.
The candidate must be ready for a new challenge, have sound clinical knowledge and skills and be ready to take on the leadership role. We are a positive, friendly and supportive team and will welcome you and assist in your development within the role.
If you are enthusiastic about patient centred care, have excellent communication skills and are passionate about motivating and inspiring others you may well be the perfect candidate to assist us in leading our team.
About us
Trust Information Pack:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
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 generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
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 fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site). Remote interviews will not be available.
The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting (Only applicable to registered roles) - inaccuraciesin NMC PIN details 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 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: [email protected].
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.
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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 Essential
Registered Nurse (Level 1) Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
Degree Leadership qualification/course
Experience Essential
At least 24 months at Band 5 or equivalent Clinical audit and standard setting
Training Essential
Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team Time management skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)