Associate Director of Nursing

As Associate Director of Nursing for Planned and Surgical Care at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, you will work closely with the Operational Director and Clinical Director as part of a leadership triumvirate. You will lead and develop nursing teams across the Directorate, ensuring the delivery of high quality care and a positive patient experience. Your role involves setting standards of nursing care, providing professional guidance to nurses and the multi‑disciplinary team, and acting as a role model reflecting the Trust values and behaviours.

• Provide outstanding nursing leadership across the Directorate, working with senior nursing, midwifery and allied health professional leaders to ensure delivery of high quality care and a positive patient experience.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on nursing and quality related matters as part of the Directorate Triumvirate.
• Lead and develop a safe, skilled and competent workforce, ensuring the implementation of an effective plan for continuing professional development and robust governance.
• Support the Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) in delivering a comprehensive nursing education programme that supports ongoing learning and professional development within the financial framework and demonstrates an innovative approach recognising different ways of learning.
• Support the Deputy Director of NMAHPs in developing clinical practice, ensuring a just and learning culture, promoting professional curiosity and creating a positive learning environment.

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition – regular appraisals and awards including the Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast‑track Physiotherapy service.

• 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.