Job summary
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your skills within a fast-paced and rewarding acute environment?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team on Lilac Ward, a busy 32-bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU), on a 12-month fixed-term contract/secondment to cover maternity leave.

Lilac Ward provides care for patients presenting with a wide variety of acute medical conditions. As part of the acute patient pathway, we assess, treat and manage patients during the early stages of their hospital journey, making this an exciting and dynamic area in which to work.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse or a nurse seeking to broaden their acute care experience, working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care.

This post is open to qualified Registered Nurses with a full registration with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council and Pre-Registered Nurses due to qualify in 2026.

If you are an internal applicant applying for a secondment opportunity, please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager before doing so.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York Teaching Hospital NHS Trust polices and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient.
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands.
• Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practices in the interests of promoting quality care. Promote evidence based practice where possible.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

About us
Trust Information Pack:
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.

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
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of current issues in health care and Standards of Professional Practice

Desirable

• Awareness of speciality

Training
Essential

• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff

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).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Lilac Ward, Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward manager
Betsy Baby
betsy.baby2@nhs.net
01723342805

Details
Date posted: 16 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 419-8166243-RN-MI-NR
Job locations: Lilac Ward, Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL, United Kingdom