The job holder would be playing an essential role in assisting the Senior Sister/ Ward Manager in supporting the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour day. As an experienced nurse, the job holder will co-ordinate activities in the ward/department ensuring effective communication is always maintained, and providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/department. The successful applicant will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. They will also act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. The post holder will work in partnership with the Ward / Department Sister and the team, to ensure that high standards of nursing care are provided at all times. This includes ensuring that standards of hospital cleanliness are maintained on their ward/department and are met at all times.

Main duties of the job

Mulberry Ward is a 16-bed Discharge ward caring for patients with long-standing health issues who have been treated in the acute ward and are now medically optimised for discharge but require one or more support for safe discharge. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to develop their leadership skills while working as a part of an innovative nursing team. The successful candidate would undergo Leadership training and 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.

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 areadvised to submityour 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 fromdifferent 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 ofseekingto 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 promoteSaBRE- 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, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• At least 18 months at Band 5 or equivalent
• Working with a wide range of professionals

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

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