York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Medical Elective Services

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Job summary

The Medical Elective Services(MES) treat approximately 600 patients a month. We provide treatments and diagnostic tests for all specialities within York Hospital and the service we provide is nurse led. MES is an outpatient service open Monday to Friday, 0700-1900.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a enthusiastic, motivated registered nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team. We are looking for caring individuals who have a flexible approach to working and have experience of at least 12 months band 5 nursing within the acute setting.

The successful applicants must possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team as well as autonomously. We require a staff nurse who has drive and passion for this area of work and is committed to the delivery and development of nurse led services. Skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and intravenous drug administration are desired . With the exciting development of an MES clinic at Selby , driving is an essential part of the role as cross site cover is required

Please note you must hold an active UK NMC Pin and must include this in your application - all other registration types including PRN pins will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

  • Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment
  • Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
  • Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
  • Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
  • Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
  • Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
  • Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
  • Education and Training

About us

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

Details

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-9555708-RN-CSD

Job locations

Nelsons Court

York

York

YO24 1HD


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 your application at the earliest opportunity.

Please note you must hold an active UK NMC Pin and must include this in your application - all other registration types including PRN pins will not be shortlisted.

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.

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 your application at the earliest opportunity.

Please note you must hold an active UK NMC Pin and must include this in your application - all other registration types including PRN pins will not be shortlisted.

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.

Person Specification

training

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered Nurse
  • a minimum of 12 months band 5 or equivalent nursing experience within the acute setting

Desirable

  • venepuncture, cannulation and intravenous drug administration

skills, knowledge and training

Essential

  • Awareness of current issues in healthcare

Desirable

  • Awareness of Specialty / Department

Skills

Essential

  • Enthusiastic and self motivated
  • Committed to working with people
Person Specification

training

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered Nurse
  • a minimum of 12 months band 5 or equivalent nursing experience within the acute setting

Desirable

  • venepuncture, cannulation and intravenous drug administration

skills, knowledge and training

Essential

  • Awareness of current issues in healthcare

Desirable

  • Awareness of Specialty / Department

Skills

Essential

  • Enthusiastic and self motivated
  • Committed to working with people

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nelsons Court

York

York

YO24 1HD


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nelsons Court

York

York

YO24 1HD


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Laura Vaughan

laura.vaughan7@nhs.net

01904725991

Details

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-9555708-RN-CSD

Job locations

Nelsons Court

York

York

YO24 1HD


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