Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Ward

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated nurse to join its acute cardiology and respiratory team. Responsibilities include providing high-quality patient care, ensuring safety and compliance with healthcare standards, and collaborating with senior staff to deliver optimal care. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and experience in acute medical settings, with telemetry and NIV being an advantage. This role offers professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

4 weeks supernumerary for experienced nurses

Access to clinical skills lab

Support with revalidation

Employee recognition awards

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required.
• Experience in acute medical nursing is essential.
• Telemetry and NIV experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients with detailed knowledge of equipment.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care in consultation with senior staff.
• Maintain standards in accordance with ward policies and procedures.
• Ensure a safe working environment by complying with regulations.
• Maintain safe custody of all drugs and demonstrate skills in IV drug management.
• Work unsupervised using ward protocols.

Skills

NMC registration

Acute medical nursing experience

Experience in telemetry

Experience in NIV

Job description

Wensleydale Ward is an acute cardiology and respiratory medical ward with a high turnover of patients. The ward cares for patients requiring telemetry, non‑invasive ventilation (NIV) and cardiorespiratory monitoring, and receives patients from other medical specialties for cardiac monitoring and electrolyte imbalances.

Contact Rachael Dealhoy, Ward Manager, at [email protected] or 01423 559717 for enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide nursing care for patients, using detailed knowledge of equipment and specialized procedures.
2. In consultation with senior staff, help plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care.
3. Maintain standards in accordance with ward, Trust policies and procedures, and the NMC code of conduct.
4. Maintain a safe working environment, complying with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and attend mandatory training courses.
5. Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines, demonstrating the manipulation, dexterity and coordination of IV drugs.
6. Work unsupervised at times, using ward protocols and policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• NMC registration required.
• Acute medical nursing experience.
• Experience in telemetry and NIV preferred.

Benefits & Development

• 4 weeks supernumerary for experienced nurses.
• Key clinical skills training: cannulation, phlebotomy, ECG recording and NIV.
• Access to clinical skills lab and personal development courses.
• First Line Leadership programme to develop leadership skills.
• Band 6 and 7 development posts.
• Support and guidance with revalidation.
• Inclusive and supportive culture with staff networks and well‑being initiatives.
• Employee recognition: Making a Difference, Team of the Month and Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee assistance programme, counselling service and fast‑track physiotherapy service.
• Social events throughout the year.

We look forward to receiving your application.