Job overview

Are you a motivated, proactive professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in elective orthopaedics? Rowan Ward is seeking a Band 6 to join our dedicated team and help drive the progression of our service across Harrogate and the surrounding areas.

Our team is passionate, hardworking, and has recently been recognised with a 4 KITE accreditation. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence and teamwork.

Join us and be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your skills and enthusiasm will make a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Act as a role model in delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Administer medication safely in line with NMC and Trust policies.
• Support SSIS data collection and follow-up calls, recording information appropriately, in line with GDPR.
• Manage Ward attenders and review surgical wounds including wound management, as per trust policy.
• Monitor and review nursing practice to ensure compliance with best practice and Trust frameworks.
• Provide sensitive care and support to patients and families, particularly around complex needs and emotional aspects of illness.
• Ensure safe use of medical devices and appropriate use of pressure area care equipment

Working for our organisation

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.  
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.