Overview
For information regarding the District Nursing course content and structure please see the course details on the Leeds Beckett University website.
We are delighted to host an exciting opportunity on behalf of North and West Yorkshire Adult Community Services, in partnership with Leeds Beckett University, for motivated and compassionate nurses to train as District Nurse. NHS England and health care providers from across Yorkshire and Leeds Beckett University are undertaking a regional campaign to recruit registered nurses to commence a District Nursing training programme to start in September 2026. The profession continues to adapt in response to the changing needs of people and communities. If you want to make a difference by supporting people to have their care needs met at home, we would like to hear from you.
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. HDFT values Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality, and offers opportunities to build an interesting and rewarding NHS career.
Responsibilities (what the role involves)
Train as a District Nurse and contribute to care delivered at home, supporting developments and initiating changes in practice to meet patient needs.
* Support the care needs of people living at home as part of the District Nursing service.
* Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to care improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.
Qualifications and eligibility
* Evidence that you have a health-related Honours degree at 2:2 or above, or evidence that you have completed or are currently studying the Leeds Beckett Professional Portfolio Development module through which your equivalent experience can be assessed.
* Your recent engagement in CPD activities, including the level and its relevance to your application to a Postgraduate course.
* Evidence that you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
* Please note visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles; ensure the role meets visa criteria before applying.
* 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.
Benefits and culture
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff Recognition programs including Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Important notes
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
* All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
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