Contact information
For any questions on the role please contact Kelly Jackson (Matron for Professional Development and Education) via midyorks.nursestaffingsupport@nhs.net
About the role
Thank you for your interest in starting your nursing career at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
This graduate nurse role is open to students from the Mid Yorkshire School of Nursing who will qualify in Summer 2026.
In the New Year we will be hosting recruitment events very much centred on you. In line with our core values, we want to offer you an individualised experience that supports you in realising your career aspirations at our nationally-award winning Trust.
Our dedicated Professional Development and Education Unit (PDEU) is leading the way with their programme for supporting graduate nurses.
The team:
* works closely with divisional colleagues to make the transition from student to registered nurse as successful as possible
* has received multiple awards in recognition of the work they do to support graduate nurses
* was awarded the National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark, recognising their and the wider team's dedication to helping staff grow in confidence and have the best possible start
Event details
During the recruitment event we will showcase key aspects of our services and share some of the amazing work at the Trust.
We will highlight the support we provide during your preceptorship and future years as a registered nurse, which will help you feel confident to give the high standards of care expected across our services.
You will have the chance to meet members of our nursing teams, who will talk through the support available and further career progression, along with opportunities for all your questions to be answered.
You will also take part in a competitive interview along with a discussion around your own ambitions and address any questions you have.
To receive an invite to the event and so we can offer you the best experience, we ask that you provide us with information about yourself, your education and your aspirations by submitting an application. If there is a particular clinical area you would like to work in please include this in the supporting information section of your application.
Our events are taking place on 28th February 2026 and 21st March 2026. If your application is shortlisted, we will offer you the opportunity to attend an interview preparation session, designed to help you get the most out of the recruitment event.
Please be aware that all interview outcomes will be confirmed after the second round of interviews on 21st March 2026.
We advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment - places are limited and we may close the advert early if a high number of applications are received.
We wish you the best of luck and look forward to receiving your application!
Key requirements
You must successfully complete a UK-based nursing degree and qualify before September 2026.
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .