Job Title: Deputy Ward Manager

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Acute admissions unit (Lilac Ward) as a deputy ward manager.

Lilac is a 32 bedded busy admission unit which cares for acute medical patients, before they are transferred onto specialty area.

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, organised and pro-active nurse who can balance direct patient care with leadership responsibilities ensuring safe effective and person centred care across the acute ward.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering a high standard of patient-focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies, procedures, and values.
• Acting as a positive role model, supporting the development of clinical knowledge, skills, and professional practice within the ward team.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Supporting the Sister/Charge Nurse in setting, monitoring, and continuously improving standards of care, including those outlined within the National Benchmarks for Essential Care.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, ensuring accurate and contemporaneous clinical records are maintained.
• Assisting with the day-to-day management of clinical services and supporting the effective deployment of staff to meet patient and service needs.
• Demonstrating a personal commitment to infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and best practice at all times.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care that delivers the best possible outcomes for patients.

About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: Apply through our website

Our benefits

• 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 at interview stage.
• 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

Details
Date posted: 11 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 419-8127068-DWN-MI
Job locations: Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL

Job description
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)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Desirable

• Leadership and management qualification
• Quality and improvement qualification

Experience
Essential

• At least 2 years at Band 5 or equivalent
• Clinical audit and standard setting
• Working with a wide range of professionals

Desirable

• 6 months working in clinical area

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).

Employer name: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL
Employer's website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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

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