Job overview

Bolton Ward is a 24 bedded, predominately male multi-speciality Surgical ward. We are a fast paced, busy unit where no 2 days are the same. If you enjoy a challenge and thrive in an environment in which you are always learning and growing as a nurse, then we want to hear from you. 

As a band 6 on  Bolton Ward we expect you to be able to lead the shift and the team you are working with confidently and safely. Patient safety is at the heart of what we deliver, and aim to maintain a high standard of quality care.

We provide pre and post op care both as emergency cases or elective cases to General surgical patients, Urology patients,  and also care for complex Gastroenterology patients. Our patients can be acutely unwell and require quick delivery of treatment and a team around them that can spot the signs of deterioration fast. It is a varied role with many specialities which requires you to work closely with our specialist nurses in each speciality, as well as the surgical team and other AHPS.

The band 6  is key in collaborating well & building rapport with other departments to maintain effective flow from the emergency department, SAU and Theatres, as well as linking in with discharge lounge and discharge planning to  plan and support a safe discharge of our patients. 

Main duties of the job

To support and work with senior nursing teams to provide support to junior colleague's, carrying out leadership tasks such as return to work interviews, sickness monitoring, new starter paperwork, shift management. 

To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager, dealing with & escalating any concerns with regards to staff or patient safety

To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients.

To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.

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.