About this role
Job summary The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward / 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 departments philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Sister within the Neonatal Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for dynamic and highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, provide support and education for junior staff and are passionate about improving patient safety and the patient experience. You will work cross city providing leadership and management of the teams on a shift and work closely with the Senior Sisters, Lead Nurses and Matron in developing the service and enhancing the quality of care delivery. If you hold a Specialist Neonatal Qualification and you are ready for the challenge then we look forward to hearing from you.
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.
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Name: Laura Ealham Position: Senior Sister/Ward Manager Email: [email protected] Phone number: 0113 3923829 Shortlisting Date: 10th August 2026 Interview Date: 3rd September 2026
Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Sister within the Neonatal Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for dynamic and highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, provide support and education for junior staff and are passionate about improving patient safety and the patient experience. You will work cross city providing leadership and management of the teams on a shift and work closely with the Senior Sisters, Lead Nurses and Matron in developing the service and enhancing the quality of care delivery. If you hold a Specialist Neonatal Qualification and you are ready for the challenge then we look forward to hearing from you.
Why you should join our Team The Leeds Neonatal Service delivers care to over 1400 babies per year. We have a Neonatal Unit at LGI and SJUH and together can care for 48 patient’s cross city. These cots are a mixture of Intensive Care, High Dependency, Special Care and Surgical care. We also have a well-established Transitional Care and Outreach service.
What you will bring to the role The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward / 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)