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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Matron - Adult Community Services

The closing date is 15 September 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse leader to join Adult Community Services at HDFT

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Matron to lead our Adult Community Services. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of community healthcare and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and support our ambition of making HDFT the best place to work.

Main duties of the job

You will be a visible and inspirational leader, responsible for the operational and professional management of our Adult Community Services, alongside the AHP Lead and Service Managers

  • You will drive the highest standards of care, champion patient safety, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

  • Provide strong, compassionate leadership and management to a diverse team of healthcare professionals.

  • Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality clinical care in a community setting.

  • Oversee performance, manage resources, and support the professional development of your staff.

  • Collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

  • Champion quality governance, clinical standards, and CQC compliance.

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

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3278R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Charly Gill on charlotte.gill4@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Charly Gill on charlotte.gill4@nhs.net

Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Master's level qualification or working towards or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development in a recognised nursing field of practice
  • Senior Clinical Management experience
  • Proven leadership and management skills.
  • Knowledge and experience of management models, implementing change and/or new clinical practices and current professional issues.

Desirable

  • Recognised leadership development training
  • Community Specialist Practitioner
  • Teaching and assessing skills.
  • Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback initiatives.
Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Master's level qualification or working towards or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development in a recognised nursing field of practice
  • Senior Clinical Management experience
  • Proven leadership and management skills.
  • Knowledge and experience of management models, implementing change and/or new clinical practices and current professional issues.

Desirable

  • Recognised leadership development training
  • Community Specialist Practitioner
  • Teaching and assessing skills.
  • Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback initiatives.

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

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

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:

Associate Director of Nursing

Charly Gill

charlotte.gill4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3278R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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