Graduate Nurse

Thank you for your interest in starting your nursing career at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.

This graduate nurse role is open to students from the Mid Yorkshire School of Nursing who will qualify in Summer 2026.

In the New Year we will be hosting recruitment events very much centred on you. In line with our core values, we want to offer you an individualised experience that supports you in realising your career aspirations at our nationally-award winning Trust.

Our dedicated Professional Development and Education Unit (PDEU) is leading the way with their programme for supporting graduate nurses.

The team:

• works closely with divisional colleagues to make the transition from student to registered nurse as successful as possible
• has received multiple awards in recognition of the work they do to support graduate nurses
• was awarded the National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark, recognising their and the wider team's dedication to helping staff grow in confidence and have the best possible start

During the recruitment event we will showcase key aspects of our services and share some of the amazing work at the Trust.

We will highlight the support we provide during your preceptorship and future years as a registered nurse, which will help you feel confident to give the high standards of care expected across our services.

You will have the chance to meet members of our nursing teams, who will talk through the support available and further career progression, along with opportunities for all your questions to be answered.

You will also take part in a competitive interview along with a discussion around your own ambitions and address any questions you have.

To receive an invite to the event and so we can offer you the best experience, we ask that you provide us with information about yourself, your education and your aspirations by submitting an application. If there is a particular clinical area you would like to work in please include this in the supporting information section of your application.

Our events are taking place on 28th February 2026 and 21st March 2026. If your application is shortlisted, we will offer you the opportunity to attend an interview preparation session, designed to help you get the most out of the recruitment event.

Please be aware that all interview outcomes will be confirmed after the second round of interviews on 21st March 2026.

We advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment as we may close the advert early.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support.

These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

You must successfully complete a UK-based nursing degree and qualify before September 2026.

• Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Matron for Professional Development and Education