NHS

Sister/Charge Nurse


Pay46,148.00 - 52,809.00 / year
LocationYork/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9419-25-0422?language=en&page=607&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 within our Surgical Care Group at York Hospital. Ward 16 is a 28 bedded Gastrointestinal surgical ward caring for elective and acute patients with various upper GI and Colorectal conditions.

      The ward also includes an 8 bedded Nurse Enhanced Unit (NEU) which cares for higher acuity patients and provides specialised Level 1 care, e.g. Arterial Line management.

      Main duties of the job

      We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about nursing and dedicated to improving patient care through effective leadership and management of our ward team. Working closely with your team and surgical nursing colleagues you will focus on improvement projects in response to feedback, whilst maintaining essential KPIs and quality.

      The successful candidate will be open to change, driven and be able to communicate at all levels within the nursing leadership team and wider Multidisciplinary teams within surgery.

      We would like to recruit a forward-thinking and experienced individual with strong leadership skills to lead on an imminent ward refurbishment project whilst supportingthe team to deliver safe and compassionate care and maintaining high standards at all times.

      Previous applicant need not apply

      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 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.

      • 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.

      Date posted

      25 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 7

      Salary

      £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      419-7051653-SCN-S-B

      Job locations

      York Hospital

      Wigginton Road

      York

      YO31 8HE


      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.

      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.

      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

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered Nurse (Level 1)
      • Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

      Desirable

      • Degree in Nursing or related subject

      Experience

      Essential

      • At least 2 years post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent
      • Experience of managing and leading a team
      • Budget management
      • Audit & Standard setting
      • Clinical leadership

      Desirable

      • Service development and/or change management

      Training

      Essential

      • Evidence of continued professional development
      • Willing to undergo training as necessary

      Skills

      Essential

      • Excellent written and verbal skills
      • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
      • Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
      • Influencing and negotiation
      • Communication skills
      • Ability to manage & identify stress in self and others
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered Nurse (Level 1)
      • Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

      Desirable

      • Degree in Nursing or related subject

      Experience

      Essential

      • At least 2 years post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent
      • Experience of managing and leading a team
      • Budget management
      • Audit & Standard setting
      • Clinical leadership

      Desirable

      • Service development and/or change management

      Training

      Essential

      • Evidence of continued professional development
      • Willing to undergo training as necessary

      Skills

      Essential

      • Excellent written and verbal skills
      • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
      • Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
      • Influencing and negotiation
      • Communication skills
      • Ability to manage & identify stress in self and others

      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

      York Hospital

      Wigginton Road

      York

      YO31 8HE


      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

      York Hospital

      Wigginton Road

      York

      YO31 8HE


      Employer's website

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

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.