Registered Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Secondment
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting 12-month secondment opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the 16-bedded Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) at Scarborough Hospital. The role offers a fantastic development opportunity to expand acute care skills in a high-acuity environment, supporting patients requiring closer monitoring and complex nursing interventions. You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient safety and recovery.
Key responsibilities
- Undertaking timely and accurate clinical assessments, observations, and interventions.
- Escalating concerns appropriately and contributing to early recognition of deterioration.
- Working collaboratively with the MDT, including Critical Care Outreach, medical teams, and allied health professionals.
- Supporting junior staff and contributing to a positive learning environment.
- Maintaining excellent documentation and ensuring safe, effective handovers.
- Upholding Trust values and promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and continuous improvement.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (level 1 or 2)
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our 16-bedded Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) on a 12 month secondment to cover maternity leave.
This is a fantastic development opportunity for nurses looking to expand their acute care skills. You will gain experience in a high-acuity environment and contribute to a service that plays a vital role in patient safety and recovery.
Our ECU supports patients who require closer monitoring, enhanced observation, and more complex nursing interventions than a standard ward environment. You'll be part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
- Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
- The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting (Only applicable to registered roles) - inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed.
- Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.
- **Please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager be
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