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Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently looking for a keen and motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse to join our friendly and busy department. You must be a registered nurse with a minimum 2 years post registration experience, within an emergency department.

You will be required to have effective leadership skills, good communication skills, good interpersonal skills and evidence of professional development is a must. The successful candidate will be required to take charge on shift, and maintain the flow of the department in a safe and efficient manner.

You will joining an emergency department that currently sees on average 250 - 300 patients a day .This is an extremely busy, but exciting time to join the Trust, as we are currently reviewing our emergency care processes. The department consists of a streaming area, ambulance assessment area, resuscitation room, majors cubicles and an urgent care centre.

High standards of patient care are our priority, therefore you will be required to work within our Trust Values.

The key areas within this role will be to assist the department Senior Sister/Matron in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services, and to provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff.

There will be an expectation that you can deputise for department Senior Sister/Matron in their absence, with this role you will also be expected to take a lead on clinical practice issues.

We have a dedicated Nurse Educator, as professional development for nursing staff is a priority. During your employment you will have opportunities for different courses and study days, including Immediate Life Support, Recognition of Deteriorating Patient, Advanced Life Support, Trauma Training, Paediatrics Training, Major incident and CBRN training.

You will be required to work a 24/7 rotational shift pattern of days, nights and twilights.

The Trust is committed to developing and delivering excellent customer focused service by treating patients, their families, friends, carers and staff with professionalism, respect and dignity.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised.  If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.

DBS Checks

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. Effective 1st October 2019 the charges are currently £27.20 for a standard check and £44.20 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.

Please note that Bank only staff  will not be charged.

A bit more about us and the surrounding area:

North Yorkshire is a fantastic part of the country. It is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York; a place which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK. It's a great place to be and, as the largest provider of healthcare locally, we’re proud to serve 800,000 people.

It's not just the area that's a great draw - as a member of our team, you’ll have access to one of the most generous and comprehensive pension schemes in the UK, a minimum of 27 days annual leave (on top of Bank Holidays) and an award-winning package of staff benefits.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.

What next? Explore the documents attached to the advert and be sure to read our ‘Our guidance for applicants’ before applying. Good luck with your application!

Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Guidance can be found here Criminal Records Checks For Overseas Applicants