Associate Director of Nursing
The closing date is 08 February 2026
As Associate Director of Nursing for Planned and Surgical Care at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust you will work as part of a triumvirate with the Operational Director (OD) and Clinical Director (CD). The leadership of the Directorate involves partnership working and shared responsibility between the OD, CD and ADoN.
The Associate Director of Nursing will lead and develop nursing teams within the Directorate groups, within the accountability and organisational structure. They will have a pivotal role in the provision of compassionate leadership across the organisation and will act as a role model at all times, reflecting Trust values and behaviours.
The post holder will have responsibility for setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of nursing care within the Directorate. They will work with the Directorate senior leadership team to ensure delivery of the Trust strategic aims and objectives, as set out in the Trust Strategy and True North Ambitions.
The post holder will be accountable for providing professional leadership, guidance, advice and support to nurses within the Directorate group and to members of the multi‑disciplinary team. The post holder will maintain professional standards of behaviour across the Directorate.
As part of the Directorate senior leadership team the Associate Director of Nursing will work collaboratively with the Directorate Triumvirate to establish effective systems of governance and performance management.
Main duties of the job
* Provide outstanding nursing leadership across the Directorate, working with the Executive Director of NMAHPs and other senior nursing, midwifery and AHP leaders to ensure delivery of high quality care and a positive patient experience across all aspects of the organisation. Lead and manage the matrons and other non‑medical clinical leads across the Directorates.
* Provide expert advice and guidance on nursing and quality related matters.
* Lead and develop a safe, skilled and competent workforce working in collaboration with the Directorate operational and nursing teams, ensuring the implementation of an effective plan for continuing professional development and working with the corporate senior leadership team to ensure robust governance.
* Support the Deputy Director of NMAHPs on the delivery of a comprehensive nursing education programme that supports ongoing learning and professional development within the financial framework and demonstrates an innovative approach that recognises different ways of learning. Ensure that services are compliant with specialty standards regarding training and education.
* Support the Deputy Director of NMAHPs to ensure development of clinical practice, ensuring a just and learning culture, promoting professional curiosity and creating a positive learning environment.
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.
* All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
* The Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Person Specification
Application Form and Interview
* Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife.
* Master's degree in relevant discipline or working towards.
* Extensive clinical and managerial credibility and experience gained at senior Midwife or equivalent level.
* Significant experience at Senior Nursing level.
* Experience at senior nurse/senior midwife level (equivalent to Matron or above).
* Experience of implementation of Continuity of Carer Model.
* Experience of working with groups of patients and the wider public on specific projects.
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.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
£91,342 to £105,337 a year dependent on experience
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