Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 06 May 2026

• To aid in the effective coordination of discharges across all adult inpatient areas and the emergency department while ensuring a positive patient experience.
• Discharge planning including coordination and management of complex discharges involving patients with multiple comorbidities, ongoing care needs, or social care requirements.
• Responsible for providing safe, high-quality care to patients undergoing planned procedures across a diverse range of specialties.
• Maintain standards in accordance with ward /Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct.
• Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.

Main duties of the job

• Admitting elective patients
• Escorting patients to theatre
• Recovering day case patients and escalating any concerns to the relevant teams
• Liaising with external agencies to ensure safe discharge from hospital
• Providing nurse‑led education
• Comprehensive discharge planning and problem solving

About us

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.

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.

Person Specification

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development within a hospital setting
• Knowledge of complex discharge planning processes
• Training in complex discharge planning, case management or integrated pathways
• Experience of working in an elective admissions and discharge unit or similar setting
• Previous experience managing hospital‑wide discharges, including both medical and surgical patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Harrogate District Hospital – Briary Wing

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part‑time

Reference number

421‑PSC‑3805R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital – Briary Wing

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