Job summary
Are you are an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge?
If you are enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated, seeking to drive forward the provision of high-quality care then this post is for you. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Nurse to join our established Matron team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an exceptional nurse with a proven track record of supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient focused care to join our Long term and Unscheduled Care (LTUC) Directorate.
The successful candidate will work closely alongside other members of the HDFT Matron Team to provide a 7-day service.
We welcome any interested applicants to contact us for an informal chat and/or visit.
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 for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be able to draw upon your demonstrable leadership skills to work well with patients and families as well as clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
For more information please see the job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be able to draw upon your demonstrable leadership skills to work well with patients and families as well as clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
For more information please see the job description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse. 1st level with current NMC Registration.
- oMaster's level qualification or equivalent, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- oProfessional and clinical competence.
Desirable
- oRecognised leadership development training
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience at senior clinical / managerial level on a hospital ward.
- oExperience of working as a clinical leader
- oProven leadership and management skills.
Desirable
- oIn-depth experience in a variety of hospital based units.
- oInvolvement in clinical audit and/or research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse. 1st level with current NMC Registration.
- oMaster's level qualification or equivalent, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- oProfessional and clinical competence.
Desirable
- oRecognised leadership development training
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience at senior clinical / managerial level on a hospital ward.
- oExperience of working as a clinical leader
- oProven leadership and management skills.
Desirable
- oIn-depth experience in a variety of hospital based units.
- oInvolvement in clinical audit and/or research
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.
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.
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).
