York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 25 March 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, self‑motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to work on Ward 28.
Ward 28 is an Older Adults, Acute Medical Ward which provides first‑class care for patients with various medical conditions at York Hospital. You will join a highly skilled multi‑disciplinary team providing high‑quality expert services.
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, to provide management support for Ward 28, 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
Overall, the focus of this role is to ensure the unit is safe and functional at all times.
About us
Trust Information Pack:
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 responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
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.
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Experience
- At least 2 years at Band 5 or equivalent
- Working with a wide range of professionals
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Training
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Special Knowledge
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current issues in nursing / professional issues
- Standards of professional practice
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.
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata/per annum
#J-18808-Ljbffr…