Job Description

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.



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 the unit to appropriate ward areas



Taking charge in challenging circumstances within the unit 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.



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:

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 at interview stage .



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.

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 you 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 Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.