Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - AMU

The closing date is 10 February 2026

Job summary

The Acute Medical Unit at Harrogate Hospital has recently moved to a bigger area and will soon be opening a new Medically Enhanced Care Unit.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to develop our skills, and grow our workforce in preparation for this move.

If you are a registered nurse who enjoys a challenge and thrives in an environment in which you are always learning and growing as a nurse then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a registered nurse on AMU, you would be supported by the senior team to manage your own case load of patients, admitted from the GP, the Emergency Department, through the Acute Referral Line and from other places within the trust.

On AMU we care for patients who are reviewed by a consultant, given a treatment plan and discharged, kept in a short stay bed or admitted to a longer stay specialty bed.

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

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3594M

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information, or get in touch with Ward Manager Charlotte Hutchinson - charlotte.hutchinson8@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information, or get in touch with Ward Manager Charlotte Hutchinson - charlotte.hutchinson8@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Practice Mentor

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in acute medicine.

Desirable

  • Evidence of change management
  • Experience of taking NIC role
  • Experience of working in a MECU or similar
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Practice Mentor

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in acute medicine.

Desirable

  • Evidence of change management
  • Experience of taking NIC role
  • Experience of working in a MECU or similar

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 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 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:

Ward Manager

Charlotte Hutchinson

charlotte.hutchinson8@nhs.net

01423555783

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3594M

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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