The post holder will:

• Be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care for our patients in the ward.
• Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the ward.
• Contribute to managing the nursing and material resources of the ward in a flexible and cost-effective way.
• Support the Ward Manager.
• Act as a role model and lead with honesty and integrity
• Support student nurses and junior staff
  
  At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
  
  We have an exciting opportunity for a seconded Band 6 role within our friendly trauma orthopaedic team on Fountains ward.This will be a 12 month fixed term post.
We have a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team who pride themselves on providing the highest quality patient focused care. If you are looking for a new challenge and then this is the job for you!