# Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse/cf61f0b2-fb00-4345-8354-98583e8484bc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse/cf61f0b2-fb00-4345-8354-98583e8484bc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** York - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Secondment also available. This will be discussed at interview. - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-24T08:52:03.704Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/North_Yorkshire/York/York_Scarborough_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Emergency_Medicine/Emergency_Medicine-v8086013 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8086013?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, to support the Emergency Department. The role of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse is vital to the safe running of an ED. You will be passionate about ED nursing, be forward thinking, with a can-do attitude. You will also have excellent leadership and communication skills. You will need to have high standards for ensuring patients receive quality care and have a good experience whilst in the ED. ### Main duties of the job This is a very exciting time in our department, and as a senior member of the team you will be in a position to influence and affect emergency care, as we continue to develop our innovative ways of working. This is a rewarding but challenging role, that requires you to organise and prioritise patient care to ensure maximum flow through the department and provide support, and advice, to junior members of the team and/or students. In this leadership position, you will be expected to support the Band 7 team to provide managerial support inclusive of HR issues, Workforce, and change management. In return you will be working with a dynamic nursing team with strong peer support, and access to educational opportunities to further your career. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. 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: \[email protected\]. 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 Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, to support the Emergency Department. The role of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse is vital to the safe running of an ED. You will be passionate about ED nursing, be forward thinking, with a can-do attitude. You will also have excellent leadership and communication skills. You will need to have high standards for ensuring patients receive quality care and have a good experience whilst in the ED. ## Job Description This is a very exciting time in our department, and as a senior member of the team you will be in a position to influence and affect emergency care, as we continue to develop our innovative ways of working. This is a rewarding but challenging role, that requires you to organise and prioritise patient care to ensure maximum flow through the department and provide support, and advice, to junior members of the team and/or students. In this leadership position, you will be expected to support the Band 7 team to provide managerial support inclusive of HR issues, Workforce, and change management. In return you will be working with a dynamic nursing team with strong peer support, and access to educational opportunities to further your career. ## Responsibilities 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. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. 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: \[email protected\]. 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 Britain’s 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team - Clinical leadership **Desirable** - Recruitment and selection ### Special Knowledge **Essential** - Insight into clinical speciality ### Qualifications, Experience and Training **Essential** - At least 3 years at Band 5 or equivalent - Evidence of continued professional development ## Documents - [band 6 jd (pdf, 195.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10378838) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 798.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=927) - [relocation offer information (pdf, 134.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2746) - [reasonable adjustment guidance (pdf, 232.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10378839) - [trust strategy 2025-2030 towards excellence (pdf, 4.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=925) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.