QR code linking to this job posting Deputy Ward Manager in York YO31 8HE inYork YO31 8HE PUBLISHED THU 2 OCT 2025

£38,682 to £46,580 a year  NO SPONSORSHIP 

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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Ward Manager





The closing date is 16 October 2025











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Job summary


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 Deputy Ward Manager.

Ward 32 is a 31 bedded medical ward, specialising in the care of Cardiology, Neurology and Endocrine patients.

We are seeking applications from highly motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic individuals who have excellent communication skills. This role will give you the opportunity to develop your clinical, leadership and management skills, enabling you to meet your personal and professional objectives.

As a Deputy Ward Manager you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining high standards of patient care delivery in this area. You will act as a role model promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.

The successful candidate will need at least two years post registration experience and will work in partnership with the Ward Manager.





Main duties of the job


  • 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





About us


For more information about our Trust, please visit:

https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsSldGnsW9

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.






Details


Date posted


02 October 2025




Pay scheme


Agenda for change





Band



Band 6







Salary



£38,682 to £46,580 a year

per annum





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time





Reference number



419-75020DWM-MY







Job locations




York Teaching Hospital


Wigginton Road


York



YO31 8HE














Job description


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

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.







Job description



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

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









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












Person Specification







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













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).









Additional information




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 details


Employer name


York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Address




York Teaching Hospital


Wigginton Road


York



YO31 8HE








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsSldGnsW9 (Opens in a new tab)


































Employer details


Employer name


York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Address




York Teaching Hospital


Wigginton Road


York



YO31 8HE








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsSldGnsW9 (Opens in a new tab)



































Employer contact details


For questions about the job, contact:



Ward Manager


Juliet King













Details


Date posted


02 October 2025




Pay scheme


Agenda for change





Band



Band 6







Salary



£38,682 to £46,580 a year

per annum





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time





Reference number



419-75020DWM-MY







Job locations




York Teaching Hospital


Wigginton Road


York



YO31 8HE













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