Job summary The Day Surgery Unit at Harrogate District Hospital is hoping to recruit a new Band 6 lead for ENT and Max Fax. This is a brilliant and rare opportunity to join Harrogate District Hospital, a forward thinking, multi-speciality team that deliver high quality care to patients. Our department is currently undergoing a refurbishment with the aim for 2025 to be a nationally accredited surgical hub. The post holder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, and play an essential role assisting the Speciality Lead in teaching, developing and leading the perioperative team. The Day surgery theatre suite comprises of 3 elective theatres, providing high quality care to adults and children undergoing surgical procedures, Monday - Saturday. Includes a day ward unit to facilitate day case surgery. Main duties of the job The post holder will play a key role in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care and be responsible for co-ordinating activity within the perioperative environment. They will ensure effectivecommunication and the delivery of safe patient care at all times, within a professional multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will facilitate new developments and influence positive change in the clinical environment based on current evidence and research. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, who will be involved in staff recruitment, induction, personal performance reviews and absencemanagement. There will be some responsibility for budgetary monitoring and resource management and to support the Speciality Lead and Matron in achieving financial balance. You will also deputise for the Speciality Lead in their absence and assist in the effective running and co-ordination of the Day Surgery Unit as a whole. The post-holder should provide expert leadership, support and development to the multidisciplinary team. About us At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-PSC-2023R Job locations Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities For full details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact William Griffiths on 01423 557709 or william.griffiths14nhs.net Job description Job responsibilities For full details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact William Griffiths on 01423 557709 or william.griffiths14nhs.net Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential NMC/HCPC Registration Educated to degree level or be able to demonstrate through previous experience Experience at Band 5 for a minimum of 2 years in Scrub. Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Experience of clinical leadership Desirable Previous experience at band 6 Leadership and Management qualifications Participating in staff Appraisals/Personal Development Plans and competencies Leadership and Management qualifications Experience of ENT and Max Fax Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential NMC/HCPC Registration Educated to degree level or be able to demonstrate through previous experience Experience at Band 5 for a minimum of 2 years in Scrub. Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Experience of clinical leadership Desirable Previous experience at band 6 Leadership and Management qualifications Participating in staff Appraisals/Personal Development Plans and competencies Leadership and Management qualifications Experience of ENT and Max Fax 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 NHS Foundation Trust Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)