Senior SisterCharge Nurse

St Gemma's Hospice; Leeds; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent charity in the UK seeks a Senior Sister / Charge Nurse for its In-Patient Unit in Leeds. The role involves managing a nursing team to deliver high-quality care, ensuring adherence to safety and budgeting, while fostering a positive workplace environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a passion for maintaining excellent patient services. The organization offers competitive benefits focusing on employee well-being and inclusivity.

Benefits

Maternity / Paternity leave

Generous holiday

Personal pension plan

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Subsidised meals

Learning & teaching

Qualifications

• Strong track record for service improvement.
• Experience in managing an inpatient ward.
• Commitment to high-quality evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Manage the running of the ward including quality and budgeting.
• Lead staff management including attendance.
• Participate in Clinical Supervision.
• Support evidence-based practice.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Ability to manage a team

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Vacancy: Senior Sister / Charge Nurse - In-Patient Unit

Salary: Band 7 equivalent 46589 - 53177 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week

We are recruiting to the post of Senior Sister / Charge Nurse within our In-Patient Unit. We are looking for someone who is able to support and lead a team of staff to provide high quality evidence-based care.

If you are a passionate and committed individual who prides themselves on creating an Outstanding service then St Gemmas welcomes your application to join our team.

We are looking for someone with

• The drive and energy to manage an in-patient ward within a specialist setting.
• Excellent communication skills who will proactively model the St Gemmas values and behaviour framework.
• Strong leadership skills and an outstanding track record for service improvement.
• Enthusiasm to maintain a positive and innovative working environment.

As a Senior Sister / Charge Nurse you will be expected to

• Effectively manage the running of the ward including quality safety and budgeting.
• Lead on the management of the staff including attendance and performance management appraisal support / pastoral care and roster.
• Provide and participate in Clinical Supervision.
• Be an enthusiastic and supportive role model implementing evidence based practice.
• Work as part of the Hospice team maintaining our CQC Outstanding rating.

St Gemmas is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive a place which reflects the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society as we value the different perspectives this brings.

For more information about the post please contact Laura Speight Head of Inpatient Care.

Closing date: 10th November 2025

Interview date: W / c 17th November 2025.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and / or close this advertisement prior to the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

About us

St Gemmas Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients families and carers in the Hospice In-Patient Unit through the St Gemmas community team and at our Out-Patients.

We have around 300 employees working across the main Hospice site in Moortown Retail Hub in Bramley a large chain of charity shops and out in the community. We offer career opportunities both in our multi-disciplinary clinical team and in a wide range of non-clinical roles all of which contribute towards local patient care. St Gemmas Hospice has a team of approximately 800 volunteers working in a variety of roles supporting departments throughout the organisation.

St Gemmas is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive a place which reflects the communities we serve. We offer a competitive range of benefits with an emphasis on staff well-being in a caring and friendly environment.

The benefits

• Maternity / Paternity leave
• Generous holiday
• Personal pension plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking (Hospice Site)
• Wellbeing support
• Subsidised Meals (Hospice Site)
• Learning & teaching