An opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join the existing nursing team within the Local Neonatal Unit at York Hospital.

The post will be a permanent post. The successful candidate will be part of a team of approximately 40 nurses caring for infants born from 27 weeks gestation & 800g. The unit consists of 15 cots, 2 of which are designated for ICU treatment. It is a level 2 Local neonatal unit which supports the tertiary neonatal intensive care units in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

The successful applicant would be expected to manage and be responsible for the running of the unit in the absence of the unit manager. They should have a knowledge of human resources issues relating to the management of a nursing team and developments in the wider trust.

Main duties of the job

The candidate must be a qualified nurse, with at least 2 years post registration experience within a neonatal environment and hold a Neonatal Qualification in Speciality.

The candidate should have good written and verbal skills and an ability to prioritise workload. They should be enthusiastic and understand the skills and knowledge required to develop themselves and team members.

It is desirable that they hold a mentorship qualification, have an understanding of management / leadership skills and are willing to further their knowledge within their professional development.

About us

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 at interview stage
• 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 you 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: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

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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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
• Neonatal Qualification in Speciality

Desirable

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• At least 3 years at Band 5 or equivalent
• Clinical audit and standard setting
• Working with a wide range of professionals
• Insight into clinical speciality
• Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues oStandards of professional practice

Skills and Attribute

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
• Time management skills
• Clinical leadership
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
• Excellent interpersonal skill

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional and patient focused Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

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419-6565161-DCN-FH