Registered Nurse

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; University City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting for a Senior Charge Nurse to join the J20 Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine team at St James University Hospital. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care within a busy, specialist unit and leading a dedicated nursing team.

You will work with a multidisciplinary group of clinicians and education specialists to develop clinical competencies and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration (Adult).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care in a specialist environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care on a busy infectious diseases unit.
• Provide leadership and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Support education and training of junior staff and learners.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Clinical decision making

Patient advocacy

Educational support

Education

NMC registration (Adult)

Job description

Job Description

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Paul Farley

Position: Senior Charge Nurse

Email: [e-mail]

Phone number: 0113 2069120

Shortlisting Date: 13/11/2026

Interview Date: 19/11/2026

Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

Job Summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the nursing team on J20, Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine, within the Specialty & Integrated Medicine (SIM) Clinical Service Unit at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based at St James University Hospital, J20 provides specialist care for patients with a wide range of complex infectious diseases, including HIV, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, bone and joint infections, and infections acquired during international travel. This is a rewarding role for both newly qualified and experienced Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering outstanding, patient-centred care in a specialist and supportive environment.

We are looking for compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic nurses who thrive in a busy team, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and are committed to providing high-quality care to patients and their families. In return, you will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, a dedicated Clinical Educator, and a structured competency programme designed to help you develop specialist knowledge and advance your career. If you are keen to learn, embrace new challenges, and make a real difference to patients with complex healthcare needs, we would love to hear from you.

Why you should join our Team

The Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine team on J20 is a highly skilled and close-knit group of nurses, healthcare support workers, doctors, therapists and specialist practitioners who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care. We care for patients with a wide range of acute and long-term infectious conditions, meaning no two days are ever the same. Our ward combines specialist expertise with a supportive and welcoming atmosphere, where teamwork, respect and kindness are central to how we work. Staff are encouraged to share ideas, contribute to service improvement and take an active role in shaping the future of the ward.

Joining J20 means becoming part of a team that is committed to helping each other succeed. We place a strong emphasis on professional development, clinical learning and recognising individual strengths. Whether you are developing your clinical skills, pursuing specialist interests or taking your first steps in your nursing career, you will find opportunities to grow in a positive and encouraging environment. If you are looking for a role where you can build expertise, feel valued and make a genuine difference to patients every day, J20 is a fantastic place to develop your career.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Adult Nurse.
• A caring, compassionate and motivated approach to patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
• A professional, reliable and trustworthy approach to work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective prioritisation skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• An enthusiasm for learning, development and supporting the education of others.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

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

Sponsorship Eligibility

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.