About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our Renal team as the Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for J49 Male Renal Inpatient Unit, specialising in nephrology and renal transplantation.
J49 is a dynamic and fast-paced ward caring for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, including those undergoing dialysis and post-transplant management. We are seeking a strong, compassionate leader to support and inspire a multidisciplinary team, drive clinical excellence, and uphold the highest standards of person-centred care.
Main duties of the job What you will bring to the role The jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. The jobholder will undertake a range of patient care duties whilst also supporting the day to day operational running and management of the unit.
The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan, implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to achieve the planned outcome.
The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.
The jobholder will be expected to lead and support the team of healthcare professionals working on ward J49, as well as delegate for the senior charge nurse.
The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
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 Lauren Sykes Position Senior Sister Email [email protected] Phone number 01132069149 Shortlisting Date: 24/08/2026 Interview Date: 10/09/2026
Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our Renal team as the Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for J49 – Male Renal Inpatient Unit, specialising in nephrology and renal transplantation.
J49 is a dynamic and fast-paced ward caring for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, including those undergoing dialysis and post-transplant management. We are seeking a strong, compassionate leader to support and inspire a multidisciplinary team, drive clinical excellence, and uphold the highest standards of person-centred care.
Why you should join our Team Abdominal Medicine and Surgery (AMS) is the largest and most complex CSU at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). We provide acute and elective inpatient services, diagnostic services, see large numbers of outpatients and deliver life-long care. We have 14 inpatient ward areas located in Lincoln Wing and Bexley Wing at St James’s Hospital, endoscopy units across three sites and 7 satellite dialysis units across West Yorkshire. As a CSU we want to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and passionate people who share our commitment to provide excellent patient centred care and experience.
J49 is a 22-bedded Male inpatient ward that cares for nephrology and transplant patients. The ward teams provide a range of renal replacement therapies including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and organ transplantation.
What you will bring to the role The jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. The jobholder will undertake a range of patient care duties whilst also supporting the day to day operational running and management of the unit.
The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan, implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to achieve the planned outcome.
The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.
The jobholder will be expected to lead and support the team of healthcare professionals working on ward J49, as well as delegate for the senior charge nurse.
The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.
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.
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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 St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)