Sister/Charge Nurse

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Band 5 nurse to lead ward staff within Specialty Integrated Medicine at J14 in Leeds. You will empower a team, deliver patient-centred care, ensure timely delivery and uphold LTHT guidelines and policies.

A strong acute nursing background and >12 months Band 5 experience are required, with commitment to professional development. Work alongside the MDT, maintain safeguarding, participate in audits, and support a positive learning

Qualifications

• NMC Code of Conduct must be followed.
• Maintain documentation standards per LTHT/NMC.
• Participate in audit and evaluation of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults; adhere to safeguarding policies.
• Coordinate ward activities in absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.

Skills

NMC Code of Conduct

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing degree (NMC registered)

Job description

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for leading the ward staff and working closely in collaboration with the MDT across Specialty Integrated Medicine. J14 provides a great standard of quality care for all our patients and we are looking for highly skilled nurses to continue the fantastic work that J14 has already achieved in caring for our older population in Leeds so we are looking for a enthusiastic and dynamic individual with the capability to empower a team whilst remaining patient centered. Applicants will be expected to practice effectively & delivery excellent care in a timely manner to our patient group. A commitment to personal professional development is essential with the promise from the managing team that we are dedicated to developing our workforce. Candidates are required to have a least 12 months experience at Band 5 level and have substantial acute nursing background with experience in caring for patients in an acute setting. If you would like to discuss this role further or arrange a ward visit please contact Ward Manager Rose Webster [e-mail].

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Rose Webster

Position: Ward Leader

Email: [e-mail]

Phone number: 01132069114

Shortlisting Date: 19/10/2026

Interview Date: 29/10/2026

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Rose Webster

Position: Ward Leader

Email: [e-mail]

Phone number: 01132069114

Shortlisting Date: 19/10/2026

Interview Date: 29/10/2026

Why you should join our Team

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions

What you will bring to the role

Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct. Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information. Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care in accordance with LTHT guidelines, policies, values and behaviours. Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring documentation standards are upheld in accordance with NMC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of patients. Promote evidence based practice. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting and improving quality care through action on findings. Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies. Contribute to the promotion of a positive clinical learning environment. Keep up to date with developments, advances and research in individualised patient care. Participate in research and or education programmes relating to professional nursing issues and practice. In the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse take charge of the ward or department and co-ordinate ward or department activities.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.