Sister or Charge Nurse - J12
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £39,959 to £48,117 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Why you should join our Team The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the department. They will contribute to the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. The jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward or department’s philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost effective use of resources. As an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/dept. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. What you will bring to the role Criteria: Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children’s areas (Level 1 or 2) Recognised teaching/assessing qualification (desirable) Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Evidence of continued professional development Current issues in health and social care Clinical Experience within the specialty (desirable) Excellent written and verbal skills Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. For questions about this job, contact: Danielle James Senior Sister danielle.james6@nhs.net Interview Date: 8th October 2026 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.