Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

At York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient care is at the centre of all that we do.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Older Peoples services at York Hospital. We are looking to recruit an experienced nurse into the Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role on Ward 28. The successful candidate will have at least 18 months post registration experience in an acute environment.

This ward has 30 beds and provides quality holistic care for older adults and covers a range of various medical conditions incorporating the care of patients with dementia, Parkinson’s and those on the palliative care pathway.

We are seeking applications from highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individuals who have excellent communication skills and are ready to broaden their knowledge and leadership skills. This post will give an opportunity for further professional development, and to embrace the challenge of working in a fast paced and diverse environment. We are looking for someone who is capable of lateral thinking and will work in an innovative manner with the resources available.

Responsibilities

• The post will support the band 7 to lead and to further enhance the team of senior nurses. Focusing on patient experience, patient safety and providing assurance that standards are met for every patient, every time.
• We are proud to be a ward with a strong sense of collaboration across all our health professionals, working together to drive our service forward.
• The candidate must be ready for a new challenge, have sound clinical knowledge and skills and be ready to take on the leadership role.
• We are a positive, friendly and supportive team and will welcome you and assist in your development within the role.
• If you are enthusiastic about patient centred care, have excellent communication skills and are passionate about motivating and inspiring others you may well be the perfect candidate to assist us in leading our team.

Qualifications and experience

• Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role, Ward 28, York Hospital.
• At least 18 months post-registration experience in an acute environment.
• Sound clinical knowledge and leadership potential.

Trust information and benefits

• 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).
• Generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation is expected.
• A variety 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.

Additional information

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 your 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 support our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks to increase the number of applications from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible, 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. Speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which supports Defence personnel, including applications for employment.

This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026.

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