Ward 15 is a Trauma and Orthopaedic ward and we are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about nursing and with the help of the ward Sister, is dedicated to improving patient care through effective leadership and management of our ward team.

With 2 years of nursing experience, you will be flexible and approachable and possess the skills required to lead the ward on a daily basis. You will act as a role model for our team, leading by example and providing high standards of patient care at all times.

If you are passionate about making a difference and would like to develop your skills in this role, as well as enhancing your leadership experience.

You will be able to communicate on all levels with the multi-disciplinary team to help continuously provide high standards of safe patient care at all times.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to communicate on all levels with the multi-disciplinary team to help continuously provide high standards of safe patient care at all times.

Clinical

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies
• Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the ward team
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Support the Sister/Charge Nurse in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring written records are kept
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures

Education and Training

• Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area
• In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse ensure all staff have an individual performance development plan
• Ensure both self and team members achieve annual mandatory training requirements
• Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes

Managerial

• Working with the Sister/Charge Nurse provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working
• Support the Sister/Charge Nurse in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix
• Deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence.

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

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.

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years at Band 5 or equivalent
• Clinical audit and standard setting
• Working with a wide range of professionals

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months

Desirable

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Insight into clinical speciality
• Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues Standards of professional practice

Personal Attributes

Essential

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

Skills

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

419-6578340-DCN-S