Ward Manager **Internal HDFT Applicants Only**
The closing date is 17 September 2025
Job summary
**Internal HDFT Applicants Only**
We are looking for a senior Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of inpatient Gastoenterolgy experience .
The post holder will have responsibility for a temporary Gastroenterology/General Medical Ward at HDFT. This is a key leadership position within HDFT.
The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided within the ward. They will be easily identifiable to patients, relatives and all staff, providing strong, visible leadership and have the appropriate level of authority to facilitate the support, advice and assistance required by patients, their families and carers.
The post holder will be able to role model compassion in care and ensure that a caring culture is nurtured and valued highly within the team.
Learning from the patient experience to constantly drive up standards is paramount. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient's journey.
Excellent communication skills are paramount to this role in order to maximise and ensure a high level of multi professional and multi-agency co-operation. This will in turn drive effective patient flows within the ward.
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT
Provide strong leadership to the multi professional team encompassing medical, nursing registered and unregistered, and allied health professionals linked to the wards/department. The purpose of this will be to promote effective patient flow for both individual patient benefit and organisational effectiveness.
Work with Directorate colleagues to ensure effective communication channels are in place throughout the organisation to ensure the delivery of a seamless service. This will include developing and maintaining communication pathways and working within a multidisciplinary team.
Lead developments in practice consistent with the patient care priorities set by the organisation e.g. development of new roles in line with the care closer to home agenda
Address the concerns of patients and service users and respond to their suggestions for local quality improvements. Lead on the effective resolution of complaints where appropriate (for own area), liaising with the Risk Management Department the Patient Experience Team as necessary.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-PSC-3292R
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Rd
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Rd
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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