Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 22 April 2026
Job summary
Full Time Maternity Leave Cover
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Same Day Emergency Care department to welcome a new Band 6 Nurse to the team.
The post holder will take on the leadership role within the rapid clinical assessment of acute medical patients. The post holder will help to plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate care and assist in the coordination of the patient's journey in order to minimize waits , delays and prevent avoidable admissions.
The postholder will also rotate once a week into the Acute Referrals Team, where calls are received throughout Harrogate District catchment and patient care triaged appropriately.
Management duties such as creating rosters, project management and staff education and support will be included in this post.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that the patient has a high quality and safe experience during their journey as set out in the medical directorate core values of nursing care document.
Coordinates the shift on a day to day basis within unit including deployment and supervision of staff (including Bank and Agency staff) to ensure safe skill mix of staff.
Development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care.
Provide support and supervision for junior staff and facilitating positive staff welfare.
Contribute professional leadership and advice to the ward nursing team.
Acts a positive role model to junior staff.
Actively promote and ensure the patient safety first campaign is understood and applied in the unit.
Deals sensitively with the emotional needs of the patient, relative and staff.
Participates with Patient feedback and acts upon this in order to improve the
patients journey.
Effective contribution to management of change.
Support the Planning and organising duty rotas.
Professionally responsible to keep clinically up to date.
Recognises and responds to education and training of junior staff.
Participates in professional education programmes for all nursing staff and acts as a mentor.
Assists in the review of staff performance.
Undertakes appraisal and personal development plans for junior staff.
Support the effective management of sickness and absence.
Supports senior colleagues with recruitment and retention of staff.
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
08 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-LTUCC-3772R
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
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
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