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Job overview

The Child Health Directorate at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to be able to develop our nursing leadership team on the Scarborough site, with the introduction of a Paediatric Band 7 Ward Manager for Rainbow Ward, and the development of a new Children’s Assessment Unit.

The post holder will be required to provide a team approach whilst working autonomously.  This exciting role requires a dynamic leader to be proficient in all aspects of ward management, whilst guiding the team in providing excellent clinical care.  The successful candidate will act as a role model to others, upholding the trust values.
We are committed to service transformation and as such we are engaging in discussions with the wider teams to explore the relocation of the Children’s Ward to a new area within the hospital, and the development of a Children’s Assessment Unit.

In line with wider developments on the Scarborough site, including Urgent and Emergency Care, we will be developing efficient and effective systems and processes to improve patient flow and overall experience.  The successful candidate will understand these service demands and the wider impact upon the Trust, with an ability to manage calmly and competently. As such, the post holder requires exemplary skills in effective communication, problem solving and innovative thinking and practice, whist maintaining a safe quality service ensuring the team have stability, support and clear direction.

Main duties of the job

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals provides acute paediatric services in York and Scarborough.  This role will require close collaborative interpersonal relationships with colleagues’ cross site, to ensure a robust paediatric leadership team.  We desire individuals who have a calm disposition and are hardworking, enthusiastic, dedicated and have a passion for delivering high quality acute paediatric care in busy departments.

The children’s ward takes daily ward attenders and is a 14 bedded unit providing all aspects of care to children and young people 0 – 18 years.  We are a friendly and supportive team rising to the challenges and working hard to achieve our targets. 

 If you think that you can fulfil the demands of the role, want to take on a challenge and make a difference to the population we serve please - get in touch!

Working for our organisation

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.