Are you an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse who is looking for a change of direction, or someone in a deputy role looking to take the next step in their career?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Sister/Charge nurse to lead our friendly team in the Outpatient and X-Ray department in York Hospital, supported by a friendly and forward thinking management team.
You will oversee and manage the large Outpatient team to assist consultants to run specialist clinics and provide patients with treatments and procedures in a variety of different clinics. You will also work alongside radiologists assisting with procedures requiring radiographic imaging such as ultrasound, CT and X-ray.
Work with Matron to lead the development of ward/department nursing
practice, reflecting the Directorate’s business plan and the Trust’s Nursing
Strategy
Provide a clinical lead and role model to the nursing team by delivering
high quality care as an expert practitioner.
Set, monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in the National and local
Benchmarks for Essential Care, including nursing care indicators, High
Impact Actions and other outcome measures.
Ensure management of clinical services and efficient redeployment of staff according to service needs
Utilise clinical data and patient experience feedback to influence changes
in clinical care delivery.
Line manage the nursing team, including recruitment, performance
management and workforce planning
Ensure the workforce is rostered appropriately,
Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents
and other significant events and take appropriate action
Deputise for Matron in their absence and feedback as required.
Be responsible for the delivery, monitoring and auditing of standards of
care such as cleanliness, quality of food and nutrition and the
prevention and control of hospital acquired infection.
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)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor 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 ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand 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,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof 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 areadvised to submityourapplication 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 fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent 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 ofseekingto 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 promoteSaBRE- 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, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024
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