Senior Clinical Nurse/Team Leader – Emergency Department
The closing date is 04 May 2026.
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our recently refurbished Emergency Department (ED). We are recruiting Band 7 Team Leaders following an evidence‑based establishment review, which has improved our skill mix and nurse‑to‑patient ratios to provide gold‑standard care and optimise staff experience.
The ED is led by experienced Department Managers, Rachael Jackson and Elvira Obrinja, and a supportive Matron, Amy Carr. We are looking for hard‑working, motivated individuals to support our ED Matron and Department Managers to ensure the best possible standards of care.
As the post holder you will be an experienced team member with Adult Emergency medicine experience, responsible for coordinating the department and maintaining safety, quality and performance.
Your role will include line management responsibility for a group of Emergency Department nursing and support staff, leading the department team and coordinating the delivery of patient care. You will provide clinical care, supervise and coordinate staff to maintain clinical competency and provide supervision.
This position is for 26 hours per week, working across a 24/7 roster period.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in collaboration with Lead Nurses and the Matron to provide senior clinical leadership and clinical expertise to the dedicated workforce. Adult registered nurse applicants must also have recent Emergency nursing experience, skill and expertise and be a recognised mentor / supervisor assessor. A degree level qualification is advantageous.
Job responsibilities
• Visible clinical management, line management of Emergency Department nursing and support staff, and leading the department team.• Coordination of the delivery of patient care, providing regular clinical care to patients.• Working alongside staff to maintain clinical competency and provide clinical supervision.• Supporting performance management, capacity planning and contributing to the transformation of emergency care services as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current N MC registration.
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development.
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing (mentor qualification or equivalent).
- Relevant management or leadership qualification.
Experience
- Recent experience in Emergency care management.
- Competent / experienced Emergency department/urgent care setting nurse.
- Experience working with a wide range of complex clinical conditions.
- Evidence of working in a variety of clinical settings.
- Experience of the clinical audit process and procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Benefits
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff recognition – regular appraisals, Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee support and wellbeing – an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast‑track Physiotherapy service.
Salary: £49,387 – £56,515 a year, pro rata.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
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