About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Day Surgery Unit as the Ward Manager for the Day Surgery Ward and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). Our GIRFT accredited Surgical Hub undertakes elective surgical day procedures in a dedicated and specialist environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to provide strong, visible leadership and clinical and operational management across both areas. You will lead a dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), fostering a culture focused on patient safety, high-quality care, and performance excellence. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the Lead for Day Surgery Theatres to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Main duties of the job
Provide effective leadership and day-to-day management of the Day Surgery Ward and PACU Lead and inspire the MDT to deliver outstanding patient-centred care Promote and embed a culture of safety, quality improvement, and efficiency Ensure the highest standards of clinical care and patient experience within the Surgical Hub Take responsibility for operational decision-making, often working autonomously and without direct supervision Respond rapidly to changing demands, making sound, informed decisions to support service delivery Drive performance, service development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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.
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. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further details. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Bayliss on [email protected]
Person Specification
Retire and Return Essential
Registered Nurse or ODP Educated to Post graduate level qualification or equivalent experience Significant experience within an Operating Theatre department/Ward Demonstrable experience at a band 6 or above level with relevant specialist practice in either ward or theatre environment. Knowledge of service improvement methodologies such as IMPACT methodology. Experience of leadership and management
Desirable
Leadership / management qualification PACU experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)