Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse leader to join Adult Community Services at HDFT. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Matron to lead our Adult Community Services. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of community healthcare and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and support our ambition of making HDFT the best place to work. For questions, please contact Charly Gill at charlotte.gill4@nhs.net.
Responsibilities
* You will be a visible and inspirational leader, responsible for the operational and professional management of our Adult Community Services, alongside the AHP Lead and Service Managers.
* You will drive the highest standards of care, champion patient safety, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
* Provide strong, compassionate leadership and management to a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
* Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality clinical care in a community setting.
* Oversee performance, manage resources, and support the professional development of staff.
* Collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
* Champion quality governance, clinical standards, and CQC compliance.
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!
Benefits
* 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.
Details
* Date posted: 01 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 8a
* Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 421-LTUCC-3278R
* Job locations: Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate, HG2 7SX
Qualifications
Shortlisting criteria - Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Master\'s level qualification or working towards or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development in a recognised nursing field of practice
* Senior Clinical Management experience
* Proven leadership and management skills.
* Knowledge and experience of management models, implementing change and/or new clinical practices and current professional issues.
Shortlisting criteria - Desirable
* Recognised leadership development training
* Community Specialist Practitioner
* Teaching and assessing skills.
* Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback initiatives.
Additional information
* This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
* Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For visa information see the UK Visas and Immigration website.
* 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 in 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.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate District Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Website: hdft.nhs.uk
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