Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Sister
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Ward Sister
Join Our Team as a Ward Sister – Elective Admissions and Discharge Department
Are you an experienced and motivated nursing leader looking for your next challenge? We are seeking an enthusiastic Ward Sister to lead our Elective Admissions and Discharge Department, ensuring patients receive a seamless, safe, and positive experience throughout their surgical journey.
About the Role
In this rewarding role, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership, overseeing the day-to-day management of the department while supporting patients through essential admission and discharge processes. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to:
- Coordinate patient flow efficiently
- Maintain high standards of care
- Deliver exceptional patient experience
As Ward Sister, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading by example, instilling trust and adaptability in your team
- Supporting and developing staff to enhance delivery
- Driving quality improvement initiatives
- Fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and compassion
- Ensuring elective patient pathways run smoothly and efficiently
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Key Responsibilities
The Ward Sister will:
- Work closely with the Ward/Department Manager to ensure the highest standard of clinical care is provided
- Serve as a visible leader to patients, relatives, and staff, enhancing support, advice, and assistance
- Role model compassion in care, fostering a nurturing culture within the team
- Continuously improve patient care standards through direct experience feedback
- Actively promote patient safety, effective care, and positive experiences throughout the patient journey
Person Specification
We are looking for a dedicated nursing professional with:
- Strong leadership skills
- Outstanding organisational abilities
- A profound passion for patient-centred care
About Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT)
Our NHS Foundation Trust serves the population of Harrogate and North Yorkshire, as well as parts of Leeds and the North East. We are committed to providing outstanding care for both our patients and staff, and we uphold the values of:
- Kindness
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Equality
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Why Join Us? – Benefits for Colleagues
At HDFT, we invest in our staff and acknowledge their hard work and commitment. We offer:
- A supportive culture, encouraging team members to "bring their whole selves to work"
- Staff Recognition programs, including:
- Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards
- Annual Colleague Recognition Awards
- A comprehensive Employee Support and Wellbeing package, such as:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Counselling service
- Fast-track Physiotherapy support
Please Note
- Due to high levels of interest, vacancies may close early once a sufficient number of applications are received
- Visa sponsorship is only available for specific roles – please ensure eligibility before applying
- The Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles
- All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment checks
For further inquiries or informal discussions, contact:
Name: Sarah Shaw Job Title: Department Manager Email: sarah.shaw110@nhs.net Telephone: 01423 553008
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