Paediatric Deputy Ward Manager
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York, YO31 8HE
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
16 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Deputy Ward Manager to join the Paediatric team on the Children's Wards at York Hospital. You shoul...
Work with the medical workforce and multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care to all Children and Young People who access the service. You will be supported to develop into the role by the Nurse educators and experienced Ward Sisters.
- There will be a robust preceptorship and ongoing competencies to support successful candidates.
- You will be working in a friendly and compassionate team and will be supported to continuously develop
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.
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 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.
Experience
Essential
- Working with a wide range of professionals
- At least 2 years at Band 5 or equivalent Clinical audit and standard setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
- Time management skills Clinical leadership
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
- Recruitment and selection
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues
- Standards of professional practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
- Clinical leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Registered Children's Nurse or Registered Sick Children's nurse Part 8/15
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
4 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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