Job summary
Are you ready to challenge yourself in within a management role?
We are currently seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Dermatology team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to develop their management skills but also enhance their expertise in the anatomy of skin and contribute to the care of patients with a wide range of skin conditions.
The role will involve staff management and service development across the trust sites, we currently run services covering York, Malton, Selby and Scarborough and are currently looking to widen this to Bridlington. The applicant must be willing to travel when required.
Main duties of the job
Provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working
Line management of junior staff cross-site
To collaborate in the development, implementation and audit of nursing guidelines, standards, policies, protocols and care pathways within Dermatology
To contribute to the departmental audit and emerging initiatives
Provide dermatological education to patients, carers and families
Partake in and assist in theatre for minor operations
Assist consultant dermatologists during out-patient clinics
Implement and change care plans with a holistic approach
Liaise and communicate with other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team
Be aware of and demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing practice and research
Contribute to meeting the learning needs of all other team members
Demonstrate a continuing process of attaining educational, research, clinical and leadership
Being the first point of contact to people who may need wound assessments and being able to assess, monitor and deliver wound care advise and initiating action as required
Set, monitor, and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care
Manage the staffing of a number of sites ensuring additional requirements are highlighted to the Dermatology Sister
About us
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.
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 description
Job responsibilities
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 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 Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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 Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with at least two years Band 5 experience
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
- Teaching and assessing skills
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of clinical audit and standard setting
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
- Insight into clinical specialty
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Understand the concept of flexibility, adaptability and lateral thinking within an outpatient service
- An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation
Desirable
- Experience in Dermatology services
- Minor surgery experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with at least two years Band 5 experience
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
- Teaching and assessing skills
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of clinical audit and standard setting
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
- Insight into clinical specialty
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Understand the concept of flexibility, adaptability and lateral thinking within an outpatient service
- An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation
Desirable
- Experience in Dermatology services
- Minor surgery experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scarborough Teaching Hospital Base with travel to York, Malton and Bridlington
Woodlands Drive
Scarborough
YO12 6QL
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
