About this role
Job summary The successful candidate will need to provide and be responsible for Support nursing teams with drain care and wound care where appropriate, Complete competencies for bloods and cannulas, supporting continence including stomas care, Complete competencies for taking G&S, ECG recordings, support new and current band 2s, Share enhanced care need load.
You will deliver care without direct supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients and at all times promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated nurses to join our team across 2 wards gastroenterology and Hepatology. This is a demanding and challenging role and we are looking for individuals who are committed to providing an excellent service to patients by delivering high quality patient care. Our successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to role model excellent behaviours based on the Leeds way values.
The successful candidate will need to provide and be responsible for Support nursing teams with drain care and wound care where appropriate, Complete competencies for bloods and cannulas, supporting continence including stomas care, Complete competencies for taking G&S, ECG recordings, support new and current band 2s, Share enhanced care need load.
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 description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name Debbie Surr Position Ward Manager Email [email protected] Phone number 01132069191 Shortlisting Date:14/09/2026 Interview Date: 05/10/2026
Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated nurses to join our team across 2 wards gastroenterology and Hepatology. This is a demanding and challenging role and we are looking for individuals who are committed to providing an excellent service to patients by delivering high quality patient care. Our successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to role model excellent behaviours based on the Leeds way values.
The successful candidate will need to provide and be responsible for Support nursing teams with drain care and wound care where appropriate, Complete competencies for bloods and cannulas, supporting continence including stomas care, Complete competencies for taking G&S, ECG recordings, support new and current band 2’s, Share enhanced care need load.
Why you should join our Team J91 is gastroenterology ward care for and treat patients with serious conditions affecting the digestive system. This includes the stomach, intestines, bowels, liver, pancreas, and gall bladder.
J83 is a hepatology ward with a specialist interest in Liver Transplantation and Liver surgery. Additionally, we have opened a High Observation (HOBS) area to support our patients following varying surgical procedures in the immediate post-operative period.
Across both wards We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and forward-thinking nurses committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The post offers excellent opportunities to develop specialist skills as well as management experience.
What you will bring to the role The successful candidate will need to provide and be responsible for Support nursing teams with drain care and wound care where appropriate, Complete competencies for bloods and cannulas, supporting continence including stomas care, Complete competencies for taking G&S, ECG recordings, support new and current band 2’s, Share enhanced care need load.
You will deliver care without direct supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients and at all times promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.
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
Please click apply to view applicant criteria
Desirable
Please click apply to view applicant criteria
Experience Essential
Please click apply to view applicant criteria
Desirable
Please click apply to view applicant criteria
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)