Deputy Ward Manager
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York, YO31 8HEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
Are you looking to develop your skills in nurse leadership and management? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on Ward 32 as a ...
- Deliver a high standard of care, always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ensuring that standards of hospital cleanliness are maintained on their ward/department and are always met
- Organisation & prioritisation skills
- Time management skills
- Experience in conflict management and resolution
- Act as a senior member of the nursing team, deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence
- Demonstrate exemplary clinical skills and capabilities
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.
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.
For more information about our Trust, please visit:
https: //yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
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 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.
Qualifications
Essential: - Registered Nurse (Level 1) Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Training
Essential: - Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
Desirable: - Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Special Knowledge
Essential: - Insight into clinical speciality; - Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues; - Standards of professional practice
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
6 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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