Job summary

If you are keen to learn and passionate about wanting to help people, then the Maternity department is the ideal place for you to work as a Maternity Support Worker.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person to join our team who is able to work flexibly within the shift patterns on our busy maternity wards. You will be expected to work a mixture of day and night shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

You should have excellent organisational, time-management and interpersonal skills and an ability to work within a team and on your own initiative is essential. You must be open to change and interested in your own personal development. You must have the ability to communicate effectively and be flexible within the existing shift system and have an appreciation of the principles of confidentiality.

Working under the direct supervision and guidance of the midwife, you must be a team player, responsible for providing a wide range of care and duties to support women and their families.

The postholder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies; including the 'care certificate'. This certificate ensures the minimum standards for the role are met and further training will be given to ensure completion of the Level 3 'skills passport' within a given timeframe. Opportunities will be available to employees to further develop their skills and education to band 3 level.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a development role and you are expected to meet the requirements of a band 3 Maternity Support Worker within 12-18 months from commencing employment.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two trusts in Yorkshire and Humber to be awarded HSJ's Top 100 Best Places to Work. We believe that You Matter Most, and this is reflected in our values of Responsible, Respectful and Passionate. So if you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.

Job summary

Are you passionate about digital transformation, patient safety and improving the way medicines are prescribed and administered?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and detail-focused Digital Medicines Support Officer to join our growing Digital Medicines team at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a key role supporting the implementation of Nervecentre Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) as part of the Trust's strategic implementation of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR). You will help shape how digital medicines systems are introduced, adopted and optimised across inpatient, outpatient and day-case services.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong digital skills, a commitment to safe patient care, and an interest in developing expertise in clinical systems, medicines workflows and NHS digital transformation.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Digital Medicines team, you will support the successful implementation, optimisation and ongoing maintenance of Nervecentre ePMA. Your work will include:

• Supporting system build, configuration, testing and implementation activity
• Helping prepare test scripts, complete testing and record outcomes
• Supporting user acceptance testing, upgrade testing and new functionality
• Preparing and maintaining user guides, quick reference guides, training materials and communications
• Providing first-line support to users, including floor walking during implementation and go-live periods
• Recording, categorising and escalating system issues, risks and incidents
• Supporting monitoring, reporting, audit and continuous improvement activity
• Working closely with pharmacy, clinical, digital, IT, informatics and EPR programme colleagues
• Helping users adopt safe, effective and efficient digital medicines workflows

You will play an important part in helping colleagues feel confident using ePMA and in supporting improvements to medicines safety, clinical workflows and user experience.

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 summary

Help shape the future of digital medicines at HDFT

Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician with a passion for medicines safety, digital innovation and supporting colleagues through change?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital Medicines Team at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Lead Pharmacy Technician - ePMA and Digital Medicines Support. You will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Nervecentre ePMA as part of the Trust's strategic implementation of the wider Nervecentre Electronic Patient Record (EPR).

This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of a major digital transformation programme, helping to improve prescribing, medicines administration, clinical workflows, data quality, staff experience and, most importantly, patient safety.

These posts are offered as a23-month fixed term opportunity and will be based within the Pharmacy Department at HDFT.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Act as a key point of contact for ePMA and digital medicines queries from pharmacy, medical, nursing and other clinical staff.
• Support the implementation, optimisation and safe use of Nervecentre ePMA and related digital medicines processes.
• Contribute to system build, configuration, testing, validation, user acceptance testing and change control.
• Support go-live activity, upgrades and optimisation, including floor-walking, issue logging and user support.
• Help design, deliver and evaluate ePMA training for pharmacy, nursing, medical and other clinical staff.
• Develop and maintain user guidance, quick reference guides, SOPs, FAQs and other support materials.
• Support medicines safety, governance and incident review relating to ePMA and digital medicines systems.
• Contribute to audit, reporting, service evaluation and quality improvement linked to digital medicines workflows.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, support and supervision to Digital Medicines Support Officers, pharmacy technicians, trainees, assistants or other staff as delegated.

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 summary

You must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to ensure patient safety is consistently maintained. The role involves assisting the Registered Nurse in the assessment, planning, and implementation of care for patients within the Emergency Department. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and be accountable to the Nurse in Charge, escalating any concerns promptly to registered professionals. Accurate and timely documentation on electronic patient records is required.

You will also be responsible for assisting in personal cares, keeping clinical areas clean and stocked.

You will attend mandatory training and ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant policies and procedures. The role also requires excellent communication skills, the ability to maintain professional boundaries, and a commitment to working within your own limitations and defined scope of practice.

You must be able to work a mix of shifts over 24/7 period

Main duties of the job

Working in a fast-paced clinical environment, you will adapt to the changing acuity of the department while delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting patients with nutritional needs, recording vital signs, and conducting pain assessments. You will perform wound care, including cleaning wounds and applying dressings, and assist with wound closure under the supervision of a registered practitioner.

Clinical duties also include phlebotomy, cannulation, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, urine testing (including preparation for microscopy as instructed), and recording ECGs. You will apply plaster of Paris back slabs, splints, and bandages, and assess patients for crutch use, including correct fitting and instruction.

In addition, you will maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised environment by cleaning all areas of the department, decontaminating cubicles, and preparing clinical areas for patient use.

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Dermatology team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person who is able to work flexibly in our busy department. To work as a member of the team, carrying out work that involves direct care in support of registered nurses as well as working in support of the medical staff in clinics and surgical clinics, ensuring patients privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

Main duties of the job

Our care support workers carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, you will work as an integrated member of the team, assisting in clinics and with surgical procedures according to agreed policies. You will maintain the patients dignity and self respect at all times achieving a high standard of care. You will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patients journey. You should have good organisational , time management and interpersonal skills. you must be open to change and interested in your own personal development. You must have the ability to communicate effectively and be flexible within the department and have an appreciation of the principles of confidentiality.

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.