Registered Nurse - Bolton Ward

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Conisbrough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptorship programme

Supernumerary period

Practice Educator support

Clinical Skills Lab access

Personal development courses

Regular appraisals

Rotations within surgical departments

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Band 5 Registered Adult Nurse to join Bolton Ward, a multi‑specialty unit caring for general surgery, urology and gastroenterology patients. You will support acute and post‑operative care and assist in discharge planning within a dynamic team.

The post offers a structured preceptorship for newly qualified nurses, with protected supernumerary time and access to ongoing Practice Educator support.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Band 5) with current NMC PIN.
• Experience in surgical/acute care is beneficial.
• Willingness to participate in preceptorship.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' needs and plan care.
• Deliver safe, effective, compassionate care.
• Support discharge planning and transitions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in daily care.

Skills

Nursing care

Compassionate care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Post-operative care

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

You will deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care, working closely with patients, their families and the multidisciplinary team to assess needs, plan care and support recovery. Your role will include caring for patients with a range of surgical, urological and gastroenterological conditions, alongside supporting the Surgical Assessment Unit. This varied environment offers opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills and develop experience in acute assessment, pre‑and post‑operative care, and discharge planning. Your development matters to us.

At HDFT, we offer:

• Newly qualified Registered Nurses will be automatically booked on to our award winning preceptorship programme.
• An individually assessed supernumerary period, with ongoing Practice Educator support help you settle into your role.
• Access to training in our Clinical Skills Lab and personal development courses.
• Regular appraisals to identify your goals and agree a development plan.
• Opportunities to explore rotations within other surgical departments in the directorate

We welcome colleagues who are curious, keen to learn and willing to contribute ideas. You will have opportunities to take part in quality improvement and help shape the care we provide.

We are looking for a motivated, kind and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Adult Nurse to join our welcoming team. Bolton Ward is a multi-specialty male ward caring for patients across general surgery, urology and gastroenterology, offering opportunities to broaden your skills, knowledge and experience. Bolton Ward also incorporates the Surgical Assessment Unit, where you will support the assessment and care of patients presenting with acute surgical conditions.

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!

Please note:

• 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.
• 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.