Graduate Registered Nurse - Adult Inpatient Wards

Are you a student nurse qualifying in September 2026 and ready to take the next step in your nursing career? We are excited to offer opportunities for enthusiastic and compassionate nurses to join our teams across a range of adult inpatient wards within Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. As a Newly Qualified Staff Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, ensuring the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of our patients. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in a dynamic and caring environment where your development is our priority.

Join us and start your nursing career in an environment where you will be supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

• A structured and award winning preceptorship programme to support your transition from student to registered nurse.
• Practice Educators across all areas, alongside Legacy Mentor support.
• Access to ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• A welcoming and inclusive team culture focused on patient care and staff wellbeing.

• Student nurses qualifying by September / October 2026 (Adult Nursing).
• Clear passion for delivering excellent care and making a difference.
• Commitment to professional development and teamwork.

To deliver high-quality, safe and compassionate nursing care to adult inpatients. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care, ensuring patients receive an excellent standard of treatment and experience during their hospital stay. The Band 5 Registered Nurse will promote patient independence, dignity and wellbeing, while contributing to a positive ward culture and continuous service improvement.

The Adult Inpatient Wards at Harrogate Hospital comprise 13 wards across two directorates, delivering high-quality care to patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs. Together, these wards support emergency admissions, planned procedures, specialist treatments and rehabilitation, working collaboratively to ensure safe, effective and patient-centred care.

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!

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition – as well as regular apprais, 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.

• 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.