Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

About the Company

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for a population of approximately 200,000 in the Harrogate and Rural District and North East Leeds by providing essential hospital and community health services.

Foundation trust status mean we have 15,400 Members of the community who are involved in running the hospital and ensuring we maintain excellent standards and are constantly improving our services for our patients and visitors.

We have strong links with the other health and care providers in the town to ensure that the needs of our patients are met before, during and after their treatment with us.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice – Top up *Internal HDFT Only*

Job Description

**Job Title:** Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice – Band 4 progressing to Band 5 **Role Summary:** A structured apprenticeship program designed for internal Registered Nursing Associates to advance to full Registered Nurse (RN) status. The role commences at Band 4 within a main outpatients setting and offers progression to Band 5 upon successful completion of all academic and practical apprenticeship components delivered in partnership with Leeds Beckett University. **Expectations:** - Complete a two‑stage interview process: a Trust interview to assess suitability for HDFT and a University interview to evaluate preparedness for the apprenticeship. - Commit to the full apprenticeship timeline, including clinical placements and university coursework. - Maintain current nursing competencies and NHS registration requirements. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide high‑quality, person‑centred nursing care in an outpatient environment. - Conduct patient assessments, formulate and implement care plans, and deliver evidence‑based interventions. - Document care, record clinical outcomes, and report within NHS audit and quality frameworks. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care. - Participate in continuous professional development, reflect on practice, and apply feedback. **Required Skills:** - Clinical nursing skills and knowledge of NHS care standards. - Critical thinking, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication, and teamwork competencies. - Adaptability and commitment to ongoing learning and improvement. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Current Registered Nursing Associate (RNAC) status and eligibility for NHS RN registration. - Enrollment in the Leeds Beckett Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship. - Completion of prerequisite nursing competency assessments and basic life support qualifications. ---

Harrogate, United kingdom

On site

17-02-2026