Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Wards
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Job summary
Harrogate district and foundation trust are pleased to invite applicants to come and work as part of our team here on the Swaledale Acute Frailty Unit. We are and 18 bedded unit with 2 Frailty to Assessment beds. The ward takes direct admissions and our frail patients receive rapid assessment from our specialist geriatrician consultants and Supportive Discharge Service. Our main goal is to ensure patients are assessed quickly, treatment given discharged home safely at the earliest opportunity with appropriate support or transferred to a longer stay frailty ward within the hospital.
We are a new ward with a motivated and diverse team. Here are some of the comments from our AFU team
'I have worked on various other wards within the trust but it wasn't until I came to AFU that my confidence grew. This was because of the support that I received not only from my colleagues but also the fantastic support I received from both the ward manager and matron that allowed me to flourish and reach my true potential as a nurse'
'AFU is a lovely environment to work on it can get very busy but the staff all work together as a team and are attentive and supportive'
Harrogate District Trust offer a 2year preceptorship course to all newly qualified nurses and oversees applicants.
Main duties of the job
As a Trust we offer our Registered Nurses:
- Access to clinical skills training in our Clinical Skills Lab and personal development courses
- First Line Leadership programme to help develop your leadership skills
- Highly recommended two-year Preceptorship Programme and your first year of NMC fees paid
- 4 weeks supernumerary and ongoing mentoring
- Band 6 and 7 development posts
- Support and guidance with revalidation
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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust work with Health Education England and the Global Learners Programme to recruit Nurses who currently live overseas. If you live outside the UK and do not yet have an NMC PIN please apply directly via the Global Learners website - https://glp.hee.nhs.uk/
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-LTUC-0418R
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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