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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Graduate Registered Nurse - Adult Inpatient Wards

The closing date is 05 February 2026

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Job summary

Are you a student nurse qualifying in September 2026 and ready to take the next step in your nursing career? We are excited to offer opportunities for enthusiastic and compassionate nurses to join our teams across a range of adult inpatient wards within Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

As a Newly Qualified Staff Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, ensuring the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of our patients. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in a dynamic and caring environment where your development is our priority.

What we offer:

  • A structured and award winning preceptorship programme to support your transition from student to registered nurse.
  • Practice Educators across all areas, alongside Legacy Mentor support.
  • Access to ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
  • A welcoming and inclusive team culture focused on patient care and staff wellbeing.

Who we're looking for:

  • Student nurses qualifying by September / October 2026 (Adult Nursing).
  • Clear passion for delivering excellent care and making a difference.
  • Commitment to professional development and teamwork.

Join us and start your nursing career in an environment where you will be supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

Main duties of the job

To deliver high-quality, safe and compassionate nursing care to adult inpatients.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care, ensuring patients receive an excellent standard of treatment and experience during their hospital stay.

The Band 5 Registered Nurse will promote patient independence, dignity, and wellbeing, while contributing to a positive ward culture and continuous service improvement.

Role of the Departments - Adult Inpatient Wards

The Adult Inpatient Wards at Harrogate Hospital comprising of 13 wards across two directorates, delivering high-quality care to patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs. Together, these wards support emergency admissions, planned procedures, specialist treatments, and rehabilitation, working collaboratively to ensure safe, effective and patient-centred care.

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

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-3587R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Recruitment Process:

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a Recruitment Event on Wednesday 4th March 2026. This event is designed to give you the opportunity to showcase your skills and learn more about working with us.

During the event, you will:

  • Take part in a formal interview with members of our nursing leadership team.
  • Participate in a teamwork exercise, which will be assessed alongside your interview performance.

This process helps us understand how you work collaboratively and communicate within a team, as well as your approach to patient-centred care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Recruitment Process:

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a Recruitment Event on Wednesday 4th March 2026. This event is designed to give you the opportunity to showcase your skills and learn more about working with us.

During the event, you will:

  • Take part in a formal interview with members of our nursing leadership team.
  • Participate in a teamwork exercise, which will be assessed alongside your interview performance.

This process helps us understand how you work collaboratively and communicate within a team, as well as your approach to patient-centred care.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development within a hospital setting
  • Relevant clinical training e.g. BLS, Manual Handling, Infection Control
  • Experience in an acute hospital or adult inpatient ward setting
  • Experience providing direct patient care in a clinical environment (can include placements)

Desirable

  • Practice Supervisor
  • Additional clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, ECG Recording
Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development within a hospital setting
  • Relevant clinical training e.g. BLS, Manual Handling, Infection Control
  • Experience in an acute hospital or adult inpatient ward setting
  • Experience providing direct patient care in a clinical environment (can include placements)

Desirable

  • Practice Supervisor
  • Additional clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, ECG Recording

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:

Learning and Professional Development Lead

Verity Chessum

Verity.chessum@nhs.net

07825175370

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-3587R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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