Job summary
At York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient care is at the centre of all that we do.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within care group medicinehere at York Hospital. We are looking to recruit an experienced nurse into the Band 7 Ward manager role on Ward 32.
This ward has 31 beds and provides care for a mixture of patients over 3 specialists; Cardiology, Endocrinology and Neurology.
The successful candidate will have at least 2 years post registration experience at band 6 or equivalent in an acute environment.
If you are enthusiastic about person centered care and are passionate about motivating and inspiring others, you may well be the perfect candidate to assist us in leading our team. This post will give an opportunity for further professional development and we are looking for someone who is capable of lateral thinking and will work in an innovative manner with the resources available.
Main duties of the job
You will provide ward leadership for our cardiology, endocrinology and neurology in-patients. Driving excellent clinical quality standards to a vulnerable patient group by providing visible clinical leadership to the team in the delivery of high quality, effective and evidence-based care
On the ward you will lead on the continuous improvement of the patient safety and quality agendas, staffing and resource management and learning from incidents. You will lead consistency in the delivery of fundamentals of care, leadership and management of the nursing team.
Experience in one of the wards specialty is preferable, however experience in managing, developing and growing a team is essential .
We are a proud team with a strong sense of collaboration across all our healthcare professionals, working together to drive our service forward. Our candidate must be committed to the on-going development of the ward and multi-disciplinary team working, and have the drive and passion to create an inspirational learning and working environment.
We offer a wide range of opportunities and development as a Band 7 Ward Manger. We offer the opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills and we will support you to truly take ownership of your role and ward area. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring you reach your personal and professional objectives.
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
About us
For further information on what it is like to work for our Trust please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
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.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityou 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.
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 submityou 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Degree in nursing or related subject
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as neccessary
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Communication skills
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
Experience
Essential
- At least 18 months post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent within an acute setting.
- Experience of manging and leading a team
- Experience of audit and standard setting
- Budget management
- Experience of leading change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Degree in nursing or related subject
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as neccessary
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Communication skills
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
Experience
Essential
- At least 18 months post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent within an acute setting.
- Experience of manging and leading a team
- Experience of audit and standard setting
- Budget management
- Experience of leading change
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
