Job overview

There has never been a better time to come and work at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT); we are one of the highest performing NHS Trusts in the UK with Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality the values at the heart of our organisation. Our staff go above and beyond their duties, and take pride in caring for our patients – making every moment matter. We have invested heavily in our Frailty services in recent years in the form of an Acute Frailty Unit, a Virtual Frailty Ward and enhanced workforce. We are the principal provider of hospital services to the population of Harrogate and Ripon and the surrounding rural district, and have a catchment population of 185,000 people who consistently report that our hospital and community based services provide excellent care.

The Spa town of Harrogate is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, with excellent facilities in the area for sports and outdoor activities. There is a healthy nightlife with a number of popular bars and restaurants within the town centre and the city hosts a number of annual events such as The Yorkshire Show, The Annual Flower Show and several sporting events. Major cities Leeds and York are conveniently close with good transport links. The area also offers a choice of outstanding local schools.

Main duties of the job

To deliver and participate in the clinical care of patients with frailty conditions. Prioritise health needs and intervene appropriately.

To contribute to the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and participate and collaborate in the MDTs.

To have the capability to manage sick, unconscious and unstable patients within an unpredictable environment and workload. 

Provide advanced and comprehensive assessment based on a specialist body of knowledge.

Direct responsibility for management of allocated patients. Including appropriate assessment, examination, investigations, diagnosis and treatment resulting in safe management and appropriate referral or discharge. 

Order and interpret investigations, laboratory tests, x-rays and act on results as appropriate.

Be an Independent Prescriber and initiate drug therapy/medications as per legal requirements for the practitioner’s professional body, national and local guidelines. 

To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken. Practice at an advanced level of professional autonomy and accountability that is within the Trusts policies and professional code of conduct (NMC, HCPC).

Working for our organisation

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.