Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 03 August 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen for a dynamic, self-motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, to work on the Frailty Assessment Unit/Frailty Same Day Emergency Care at York Teaching Hospital.
This is a fast paced unit which provides first class care for frail patients with various medical conditions. You will join a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team providing high quality expert services. A passion for caring for frail patients is paramount.
We are looking for a dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to enable and empower their team. Strong leadership and performance management is an integral aspect of this role, with patient safety and patient experience underpinning all aspects of the unit running efficiently and effectively.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supporting the Band 7 providing management support for the Frailty Assessment Unit, which entails managing the Nursing team. This includes, but not limited to:
- Allocation of staff to teams, and ensuring they are working within their level of competence
- Working alongside Doctors, to ensure patients receive appropriate care
- Liaising with the operational team, to ensure timely transfer of patients out of theunit to appropriate ward areas
- Taking charge in challenging circumstances within theunit and ensuring that support is given to junior colleagues at all times
- Assisting the Band 7 to ensure appraisals, mandatory training and competency assessments for all nursing staff are kept up to date
You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining high standards of patient care delivery. You will act as a role model promoting quality evidence based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the unit in my absence.
Overall, the focus of this role is to ensure the unit is safe and functional at all times.
About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
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27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
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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.
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A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
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An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
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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
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
419-7320708-DCN-MY
Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
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