Job summary To be a leader on Wensleydale Ward is about being part of something special, which is why we need amazing people who stand out from the crowd. Real professionals who are adaptable to new roles, responsive to change and always looking to improve and develop innovative practice. We can offer training, flexibility, friendliness and a caring environment in which to work and provide a large number of staff benefits, which you will find listed in the additional information link attached to the vacancy. Main duties of the job 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. About us We are not just any acute medical team, and we are not just looking for anyone to join us. Wensleydale Ward is a fast paced 28 bedded medical ward, including a 4 bed Coronary Care Unit and 4 bedded Medical Enhanced Care Unit. We care for Cardiac and Respiratory patients, some requiring highly specialist care, but with a predicted length of stay of less than 72 hours. Due to an increased workforce plan for Band 6, we now have the opportunity to add an extra band 6 Sister or Charge Nurse to our Ward Leadership Team. Date posted 10 February 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, Part-time Reference number 421-LTUCC-1872S Job locations Harrogate Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description & Person Specification attached for a full list of duties and requirements for the role. If you are interested in this position please get in touch with the named contact on the advert. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description & Person Specification attached for a full list of duties and requirements for the role. If you are interested in this position please get in touch with the named contact on the advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse NMC registered Post registration experience Desirable A Degree in Nursing or related field Foundation Management / Leadership training ENB 998 OR equivalent to be either completed or due to be completed. Experience Essential Experience of working as Senior Staff Nurse Experience in acute medical nursing Supervisory experience Desirable Cardiology experience Experience in Change management Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse NMC registered Post registration experience Desirable A Degree in Nursing or related field Foundation Management / Leadership training ENB 998 OR equivalent to be either completed or due to be completed. Experience Essential Experience of working as Senior Staff Nurse Experience in acute medical nursing Supervisory experience Desirable Cardiology experience Experience in Change management 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 Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)