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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Nurse for Critical Care

The closing date is 27 August 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Critical Care Nurse to join our Critical Care Leadership team here at HDFT.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is keen to take the next step in developing their career by stepping into the role of the Critical Care Lead nurse. The main aims of the position will be to provide clinical advice, support and leadership within Critical Care, having continuing 24-hour responsibility for the management of the ward, ensuring that the highest quality is maintained at all times. This involves managing a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities whilst demonstrating effective leadership and staff management /development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will take a key role in supporting the current Critical Care Leadership team providing clinical and managerial expertise in developing our current workforce. The ideal candidate will provide skills and knowledge as part of the Critical Care Team and participate in clinical audit for monitoring and maintaining clinical standards and high quality care.

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

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3233C

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more information on the role or contact us for an informal chat or visit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more information on the role or contact us for an informal chat or visit.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent Band 6 Experience in Critical Care Minimum of two years experience
  • NMC Registration
  • Teaching Qualification
  • Advanced Life Support course or working towards
  • Substantial Critical and/or Acute Care Experience

Desirable

  • Recent critical care senior leadership experience
  • Experience of collating and reviewing audits in relation to critical care
  • Teaching qualification
  • Leadership qualification

Critical Care Course

Essential

  • Critical Care Course

Desirable

  • Previous Senior Leadership experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent Band 6 Experience in Critical Care Minimum of two years experience
  • NMC Registration
  • Teaching Qualification
  • Advanced Life Support course or working towards
  • Substantial Critical and/or Acute Care Experience

Desirable

  • Recent critical care senior leadership experience
  • Experience of collating and reviewing audits in relation to critical care
  • Teaching qualification
  • Leadership qualification

Critical Care Course

Essential

  • Critical Care Course

Desirable

  • Previous Senior Leadership experience

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

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

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

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for Critical Care

Laura Bayliss

laura.bayliss12@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3233C

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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