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Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Haldane and Preassessment
| Posting date: | 09 August 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2024 |
| Location: | Scarborough, YO12 6QL |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6484872/419-6484872-DCN-S |
Summary
A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
East Coast Day Unit and Preassessment Band 6
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to be appointed in a secondment role of a band 6 within our elective surgery units and preassessment on the East Coast. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who can adapt and work closely within a team. Successful candidates must have over 2 years of Day Surgery experience, possess sound knowledge of the preassesment process, be knowledgeable of BADS and GIRFT requirements and be able to travel to cover both Scarborough and Bridlington day units.
Duties will be varied and will include supporting the East Coast preassessment team, day unit admissions, pre and post theatre care with prompt, yet safe discharge in the nurse-led unit. The majority of procedures are planned day cases however a small number are for overnight admissions as we recovery from COVID-19 and our elective recovery programme.
For current NHS employees, please see permission from your line manager before applying for this post on a secondment basis.
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 6 to complement our existing team. The elective surgical units support a wide variety of surgical disciplines including general surgery, urology, ENT, max-fax, chronic pain services, orthopaedic trauma and gynaecology and work closely with the preassessment team, surgical teams, anaesthetic teams, theatres and surgical wards.
The successful candidate will be expected to be oversee the day to day running of units, support the East Coast Preassessment nursing team and adapt the daily workload to accommodate acute patients.
You must have good organisational skills, be self-motivated and flexible. You will be expected to promote the trust values and strive to be the best in all areas of practice.
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
This advert closes on Friday 23 Aug 2024
East Coast Day Unit and Preassessment Band 6
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to be appointed in a secondment role of a band 6 within our elective surgery units and preassessment on the East Coast. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who can adapt and work closely within a team. Successful candidates must have over 2 years of Day Surgery experience, possess sound knowledge of the preassesment process, be knowledgeable of BADS and GIRFT requirements and be able to travel to cover both Scarborough and Bridlington day units.
Duties will be varied and will include supporting the East Coast preassessment team, day unit admissions, pre and post theatre care with prompt, yet safe discharge in the nurse-led unit. The majority of procedures are planned day cases however a small number are for overnight admissions as we recovery from COVID-19 and our elective recovery programme.
For current NHS employees, please see permission from your line manager before applying for this post on a secondment basis.
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 6 to complement our existing team. The elective surgical units support a wide variety of surgical disciplines including general surgery, urology, ENT, max-fax, chronic pain services, orthopaedic trauma and gynaecology and work closely with the preassessment team, surgical teams, anaesthetic teams, theatres and surgical wards.
The successful candidate will be expected to be oversee the day to day running of units, support the East Coast Preassessment nursing team and adapt the daily workload to accommodate acute patients.
You must have good organisational skills, be self-motivated and flexible. You will be expected to promote the trust values and strive to be the best in all areas of practice.
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
This advert closes on Friday 23 Aug 2024
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.