About this role
Job summary
We are welcoming applications from Band 6 Deputy Ward Managers for a positions as Ward Manager on our Community Inpatient Unit at Nelson's Court Ward 1. This will be a fixed term position commencing in Late September 2025 for a period of 12 months at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 wte). In line with trust developments this will be a supervisory Band 7 Ward Manager position focussing on providing excellent standards of patient care and promoting quality and excellence within our nursing team.
Please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager if applying for a secondment opportunity.
Main duties of the job
Nelson's Court Ward 1 is a 19 bedded community rehabilitation unit providing rehabilitation to the local population of York. We work in close partnership with our multi-disciplinary team and Primary Care colleagues in providing excellent standards of care for patients who are transitioning from hospital and progressing towards discharge.
You will have recent experience as a Deputy Ward Manager, ideally with previous or current community experience and be competent in leading and managing a team. You will currently feel confident in deputising for your Ward Manager and working autonomously within a ward environment. You will demonstrate excellent adherence to our trust behaviours and vision and will lead your team by example striving to deliver excellent standards of patient care each and every time. You will show a strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing and in leading a fair and just learning environment where incidents are investigated with honesty and transparency. You will be a visible and approachable leader and provide patients and their families with a key point of contact for the unit.
Please seek approval from your line manager if you are applying for this role on a secondment basis.
About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
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 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
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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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Level 1) Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
Degree in nursing or related subject
Training Essential
Evidence of continued professional development Willing to undergo training as neccessary
Skills Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload Communication skills Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
Experience Essential
At least 18 months post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent Experience of manging and leading a team Experience of audit and standard setting Budget management
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 Nelsons Court Ward 1, York Hospital
Nelsons Lane
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)