Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

About the Company

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for a population of approximately 200,000 in the Harrogate and Rural District and North East Leeds by providing essential hospital and community health services.

Foundation trust status mean we have 15,400 Members of the community who are involved in running the hospital and ensuring we maintain excellent standards and are constantly improving our services for our patients and visitors.

We have strong links with the other health and care providers in the town to ensure that the needs of our patients are met before, during and after their treatment with us.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Learning and Professional Development Facilitator *Internal HDFT Only*

Job Description

Job title: Learning and Professional Development Facilitator Role Summary: Support and lead the Nursing and AHP learning strategy within the Trust, coordinating development, delivery, and evaluation of workforce transformation and education initiatives. Expectations: Deliver high‑quality educational programmes, maintain governance, manage a small team, monitor project outcomes, and represent the Trust at internal and external events. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement and assess educational initiatives such as Care Certificate and clinical skills training for pre‑registration nursing students. - Ensure governance, career pathways, and role development meet Trust standards. - Line‑manage practice educators and legacy mentors, coordinating across corporate services and other departments. - Monitor and report on project performance against the Trust Learning and Professional Development strategy. - Liaise with internal and external networks, excellence centres, and education providers; participate in regional and national meetings. - Represent the Trust in events and contribute to best‑practice sharing. Required Skills: - Proven educational and leadership experience in healthcare. - Strong knowledge of clinical practice and workforce development. - Project management and governance competence. - Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities. - Ability to analyse data and report on educational outcomes. Required Education & Certifications: - Qualified healthcare professional with recognized teaching credentials. - Relevant postgraduate qualification in education, nursing, or allied health (e.g., PGDipEd, MSc). - Certifications in course delivery, curriculum design, or quality assurance are an advantage.

Harrogate, United kingdom

On site

02-12-2025

Company Name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice – Top up *Internal HDFT Only*

Job Description

**Job Title:** Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice – Band 4 progressing to Band 5 **Role Summary:** A structured apprenticeship program designed for internal Registered Nursing Associates to advance to full Registered Nurse (RN) status. The role commences at Band 4 within a main outpatients setting and offers progression to Band 5 upon successful completion of all academic and practical apprenticeship components delivered in partnership with Leeds Beckett University. **Expectations:** - Complete a two‑stage interview process: a Trust interview to assess suitability for HDFT and a University interview to evaluate preparedness for the apprenticeship. - Commit to the full apprenticeship timeline, including clinical placements and university coursework. - Maintain current nursing competencies and NHS registration requirements. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide high‑quality, person‑centred nursing care in an outpatient environment. - Conduct patient assessments, formulate and implement care plans, and deliver evidence‑based interventions. - Document care, record clinical outcomes, and report within NHS audit and quality frameworks. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care. - Participate in continuous professional development, reflect on practice, and apply feedback. **Required Skills:** - Clinical nursing skills and knowledge of NHS care standards. - Critical thinking, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication, and teamwork competencies. - Adaptability and commitment to ongoing learning and improvement. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Current Registered Nursing Associate (RNAC) status and eligibility for NHS RN registration. - Enrollment in the Leeds Beckett Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship. - Completion of prerequisite nursing competency assessments and basic life support qualifications. ---

Harrogate, United kingdom

On site

17-02-2026