Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse – Fountains Ward (Trauma & Orthopaedics)

Are you a motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic nurse looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for leading and inspiring others while delivering outstanding patient care?

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Trauma & Orthopaedic team on Fountains Ward.

As part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in providing high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting the professional development of colleagues and contributing to the continued success of the ward.

We take pride in fostering a positive and collaborative working environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

If you are seeking a new challenge, have strong leadership aspirations, and are committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and make a real difference to the lives of our patients while developing your leadership career within a supportive and rewarding team.

The Post Holder Will

  • Be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care for our patients in the ward.
  • Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the ward.
  • Contribute to managing the nursing and material resources of the ward in a flexible and cost-effective way.
  • Support the Ward Manager.
  • Act as a role model and lead with honesty and integrity
  • Support student nurses and junior staff

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gemma Umpleby Job title: Ward Manager Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01423 553646