Job summary
We are delighted to host an exciting opportunity on behalf of North and West Yorkshire Adult Community Services, and in partnership with Leeds Beckett University, for motivated and compassionate nurses to train as District Nurse.
NHS England, health care providers from across Yorkshire and Leeds Beckett University are undertaking a regional campaign to recruitregistered nurses to commence a District Nursing training programme to start in September 2026.
The profession of District Nursing continues to adapt in response to the changing needs of people and communities they live within. High calibre individuals are needed to train as District Nurses to support exciting developments and to initiate change in practice. If you have the drive and passion to make a difference and you want to support initiatives that result in people having their care needs met at home, then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
For information regarding the District Nursing course content and structure please see the course details on the Leeds Beckett University website.
Your application must include:
- Details of an academic referee and a professional referee
- Your NMC registered nurse (level 1) PIN
- Evidence that you have a health-related Honours degree at 2:2 or above or provide evidence that you have completed or are currently studying the Leeds Beckett Professional Portfolio Development module through which your equivalent experience can be assessed
- Your recent engagement in CPD activities, including the level and its relevance to your application to a Postgraduate course
- Evidence that you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification
EITHER
Confirmation of your employment with the trust you are applying to and of having your manager's support
OR
Your sponsor/placement choice
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 Trustdoes notoffer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are recruiting with NHS employers in the region, listed below. All employers are offering internal secondments and two are offering the opportunity for staff external to their organisation to apply for a training place with them.
The options for sponsor organisations may include the following, information on each of these organisations is available via the relevant links:
Internal Applications Only
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Internal and External Applications:
- Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
If you are applying as an Internal Applicant, please state clearly on your application form that you are an employee of the organisation and have your managers support to apply for a secondment. Your application will then be considered and if you are invited for interview, a decision will made on your suitability to proceed onto this course in collaboration with your employer.
We also accept self-funding applicants or applicants from the Private, Independent and Voluntary Organisations. Our team will work with you to help secure a suitable and quality assured practice placement.
Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes throughout the course. Where necessary, adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act (2010)
You must have a current Registered Nurse (Adult) registration and hold a first degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject OR Leeds Beckett University may be able to consider your experience by completing Professional Portfolio Development (PPD) module (please contact Leeds Beckett for details. This module commences late January 2026). You will also need to demonstrate your positive attitude to managing and leading teams and commitment to client centred community care. Applicants will need to satisfy the entry criteria for NMC Non-Medical Prescribing
Applicants considered for the apprenticeship route will need to evidence GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are recruiting with NHS employers in the region, listed below. All employers are offering internal secondments and two are offering the opportunity for staff external to their organisation to apply for a training place with them.
The options for sponsor organisations may include the following, information on each of these organisations is available via the relevant links:
Internal Applications Only
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Internal and External Applications:
- Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
If you are applying as an Internal Applicant, please state clearly on your application form that you are an employee of the organisation and have your managers support to apply for a secondment. Your application will then be considered and if you are invited for interview, a decision will made on your suitability to proceed onto this course in collaboration with your employer.
We also accept self-funding applicants or applicants from the Private, Independent and Voluntary Organisations. Our team will work with you to help secure a suitable and quality assured practice placement.
Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes throughout the course. Where necessary, adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act (2010)
You must have a current Registered Nurse (Adult) registration and hold a first degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject OR Leeds Beckett University may be able to consider your experience by completing Professional Portfolio Development (PPD) module (please contact Leeds Beckett for details. This module commences late January 2026). You will also need to demonstrate your positive attitude to managing and leading teams and commitment to client centred community care. Applicants will need to satisfy the entry criteria for NMC Non-Medical Prescribing
Applicants considered for the apprenticeship route will need to evidence GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration
- First degree at 2:2 or above
Desirable
- Teaching and assessment qualification/ Mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as registered nurse
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of risk management and governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration
- First degree at 2:2 or above
Desirable
- Teaching and assessment qualification/ Mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as registered nurse
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of risk management and governance
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).
