Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse

at  York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.
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.
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.
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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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s 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

Please refer the Job description for details