Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Medical Day Unit

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a registered nurse to work in the Medical Day (infusions ) Unit which provides a 6 day service for ambulatory patients. We work closely with medicine, surgery, urology, haematology, rheumatology, endocrinology, oncology and gastroenterology implementing planned care and investigations in a nurse led outpatient setting.

This is an rare opportunity to work within a team that is constantly developing and expanding and hope your enthusiastic contribution will support us to expand and improve further.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of the MDT in the above specialities , whilst expanding your own knowledge and experience with clinical conditions and treatments.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role are carrying out assessment of patients, performing observations, venepuncture, cannulation, assisting with investigations and implementing planned care to provide holistic individualised care. Comprehensive record keeping is also a fundamental part of the role.

Working in a nurse-led environment we are important advocates for the patient and are involved in escalating concerns and issues to other members of the MDT often via email or phone.

Staff members are all also required to participate in booking future appointments for the patients as well as supporting the rest of the team with the general day to day tidying and cleaning of the environment.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 February 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-LTUCC-3631R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position please see the attached Job Description & Personal Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this position please see the attached Job Description & Personal Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
  • Post registration experience of working in an acute NHS trust.

Desirable

  • Experience within general medicine
  • Student assessor qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work unsupervised at times
  • Experience of team working

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a nurse led unit
  • Currently practicing cannulation and venepuncture in current role and can evidence
  • Knowledge of treatments given on MDU
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
  • Post registration experience of working in an acute NHS trust.

Desirable

  • Experience within general medicine
  • Student assessor qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work unsupervised at times
  • Experience of team working

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a nurse led unit
  • Currently practicing cannulation and venepuncture in current role and can evidence
  • Knowledge of treatments given on MDU

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:

Sister

Abigail Ford

abigail.ford12@nhs.net

01423555813

Details

Date posted

09 February 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-LTUCC-3631R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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