Job summary
We are looking for two enthusiastic, motivated Heads of Nursing, who are able to support and lead our Theatre and Critical Care areas or Internal Medicine services across York, Scarborough and Bridlington.
The post-holders will be inspiring, compassionate nurse leaders ensuring the highest standards of practice and clinical care is delivered to patients.
Our Theatres are committed to providing a high standard of patient care across 16 Specialist Theatres, 6 Day Unit Theatres, 3 Ophthalmology theatres as well as 3 Maternity Theatres across the 3 sites. With Critical Care having units on both the York and Scarborough sites, with an exciting new build at Scarborough opening in 2024, along with a well-established Critical Care Outreach Service.
Internal Medicine services, comprises of Gastroenterology, Renal, Cardiology, Respiratory and Endocrine, including wards, departments, and specialist nursing. The brand-new cross site Medicine Care Group launches on 1 October and provides excellent opportunities to develop services and new ways of working in conjunction with the care group leadership team and clinical staff of all disciplines. The development of a new combined cardiac and respiratory high observation unit co-located with critical care opens in Spring 2024 and will involve partnership working with surgical and critical care specialities and the development of a cardiac outreach service.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the York and Scarborough Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients when they need it most.
You will lead the teams' contribution to care delivery, promoting a culture of lifelong learning, role development, critical thinking, practice development and innovation.
We are seeking to appoint inspirational and effective nurse leaders with significant experience in managing Theatres, Critical Care or Acute Medicine areas, who are able to demonstrate their ability to improve services, support and develop new staffing models, whilst providing oversight and assurance to the Care Group Management Team and Trust Executive Team.
- You will have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to deal with complex situations.
- You will have excellent communication skills and will inspire your teams with your drive and passion for developing people and services.
- You will be a visible and credible clinical leader, promoting compassionate leadership within your areas of responsibility whilst engaging your teams to improve standards of care.
There will be a requirement for on-call in the role and supporting the wider hospital sites.
Please indicate at the start of your supporting evidence on your application which role you are interested in applying for; Post 1) Theatres and Critical Care or Post 2) Internal Medicine.
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 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
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
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RGN (Level 1)
- Relevant degree
- Masters degree or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
- Formal teaching and assessing award
- Formal management qualification or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
- Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in nursing management at Band 8a or above
- Understanding of topical nursing issues
- Proven record of successfully implementing change
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of management, and handling of data and information
- Budgetary management
- Understanding and experience of clinical governance and quality management
- Proven experience of leading and delivering the patient safety agenda
- Ability and willingness to travel to all sites within the organisation
Desirable
- Awareness of political and professional agenda in nursing and NHS management
- Demonstrable awareness of national professional and educational issues
- Community Services experience
- Workforce development experience
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve
- Excellent presentation skills
- Financial management skills
- Ability to use IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- The ability to inspire confidence at all levels in the organisation
- Evidence of implementing significant organisational and / or professional change
- Ability to develop and implement change initiatives in a complex environment
- Communicate complex subjects effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Manage own time, to incorporate planning, allocation and evaluation of work effectively within a prioritisation system
Desirable
- Evidence of working across boundaries, influencing and developing staff and working with multiple stakeholders
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proven effective team building qualities
- Demonstrate inspirational leadership skills
- Proven leadership ability
- Team player / commitment to interdisciplinary working
- A passion for nursing that is manifested through a drive, enthusiasm and commitment to service delivery and improvement
- Accepts responsibility for their own personal and professional development as well as the development of others
- Ongoing personal continuing professional development throughout management career
- Ability to participate in 24 hour on call hospital management rota
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RGN (Level 1)
- Relevant degree
- Masters degree or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
- Formal teaching and assessing award
- Formal management qualification or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
- Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in nursing management at Band 8a or above
- Understanding of topical nursing issues
- Proven record of successfully implementing change
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of management, and handling of data and information
- Budgetary management
- Understanding and experience of clinical governance and quality management
- Proven experience of leading and delivering the patient safety agenda
- Ability and willingness to travel to all sites within the organisation
Desirable
- Awareness of political and professional agenda in nursing and NHS management
- Demonstrable awareness of national professional and educational issues
- Community Services experience
- Workforce development experience
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve
- Excellent presentation skills
- Financial management skills
- Ability to use IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- The ability to inspire confidence at all levels in the organisation
- Evidence of implementing significant organisational and / or professional change
- Ability to develop and implement change initiatives in a complex environment
- Communicate complex subjects effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Manage own time, to incorporate planning, allocation and evaluation of work effectively within a prioritisation system
Desirable
- Evidence of working across boundaries, influencing and developing staff and working with multiple stakeholders
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proven effective team building qualities
- Demonstrate inspirational leadership skills
- Proven leadership ability
- Team player / commitment to interdisciplinary working
- A passion for nursing that is manifested through a drive, enthusiasm and commitment to service delivery and improvement
- Accepts responsibility for their own personal and professional development as well as the development of others
- Ongoing personal continuing professional development throughout management career
- Ability to participate in 24 hour on call hospital management rota
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
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).
Additional information
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).
