Job summary
An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen within Child Health.We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual ready to take on a new challenge, providing leadership across the acute inpatient ward and surgical day unit. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering compassionate, high-quality care, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and driving excellence in outcomes for children and their families.
If you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager prior to submitting your application.
Main duties of the job
This Band 7 leadership role involves managing all aspects of delivering consistently high standards of care, underpinned by a strong commitment to NHS values. This includes promoting a culture of compassion, respect, and inclusion through education, staff development, and effective people management.
With the support of the wider team, the post holder will also contribute tofinancial and budget management, workforce planning, recruitment, and operational service delivery, working collaboratively with operational and corporate teams to ensure services are safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led.
About us
Trust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor 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/managerat interview stage.
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof 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 submityour 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 fromeveryone,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 submityour 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 fromeveryone,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
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Qualification in speciality paediatric
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or Related subject
Experience
Essential
- At least 18 months recent experience at management level or equivalent within a paediatrics environment
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Budget management
- Audit & Standard setting
- Clinical leadership
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
- Ability to manage & identify stress in self and others
- Influencing and negotiation Communication skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Qualification in speciality paediatric
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or Related subject
Experience
Essential
- At least 18 months recent experience at management level or equivalent within a paediatrics environment
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Budget management
- Audit & Standard setting
- Clinical leadership
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
- Ability to manage & identify stress in self and others
- Influencing and negotiation Communication skills
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).
