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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Fountains Ward

The closing date is 25 June 2025

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Job summary

Are you a highly motivated and passionate individual? Do you wish to lead and inspire others?

We have an exciting opportunity for a seconded Band 6 role within our friendly trauma orthopaedic team on Fountains ward.This will be a 12 month fixed term post.

We have a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team who pride themselves on providing the highest quality patient focused care.

If you are looking for a new challenge and then this is the job for you!

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

  • Be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care for our patients in the ward.
  • Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the ward.
  • Contribute to managing the nursing and material resources of the ward in a flexible and cost-effective way.
  • Support the Ward Manager.
  • Act as a role model and lead with honesty and integrity
  • Support student nurses and junior staff

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

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3097R

Job locations

Fountains Ward

Lancaster Park Road

Harroagte

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of this position please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Gemma Umpleby on 01423 553407 or gemma.umpleby1@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of this position please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Gemma Umpleby on 01423 553407 or gemma.umpleby1@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered.

Desirable

  • A Degree in related field.
  • Foundation Management / Leadership training.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in acute surgical/orthopaedic nursing
  • Supervisory experience.
  • 2 years working as Senior Staff Nurse

Desirable

  • Demonstrable level of competence
  • Experience in Change management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered.

Desirable

  • A Degree in related field.
  • Foundation Management / Leadership training.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in acute surgical/orthopaedic nursing
  • Supervisory experience.
  • 2 years working as Senior Staff Nurse

Desirable

  • Demonstrable level of competence
  • Experience in Change management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fountains Ward

Lancaster Park Road

Harroagte

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fountains Ward

Lancaster Park Road

Harroagte

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Gemma Umpleby

gemma.umpleby1@nhs.net

01423553646

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3097R

Job locations

Fountains Ward

Lancaster Park Road

Harroagte

HG2 7SX


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