About this role
Job summary Join SIM (Specialty Integrated Medicine) at LTHT we have an exciting chance for a Band 5 role within one of the Older adult medical wards. Ward J14 is currently a 24 bedded ward, accommodating a combination of female and male patients. The post holder will be responsible for working closely in collaboration with the MDT across Specialty Integrated Medicine.
Main duties of the job J14 provides a great standard of quality care for all our patients and we are looking for a highly driven individual to contribute to caring for our older population in Leeds so we are looking for a enthusiastic and dynamic individual. Applicants will be expected to practice effectively & delivery excellent care in a timely manner to our patient group. A commitment to personal professional development is essential with the promise from the managing team that we are dedicated to developing our workforce. If you would like to discuss this role further or arrange a ward visit please contact Ward Leader Rose Webster [email protected].
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: Rose Webster
Position: Ward Leader
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 01132069114
Shortlisting Date: 9/11/2026
Interview Date: 23/11/2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Why you should join our Team Ward J14 is currently a 24 bedded ward, accommodating a combination of female and male patients. The post holder will be responsible for working closely in collaboration with the MDT across Specialty Integrated Medicine. J14 provides a great standard of quality care for all our patients and we are looking for a highly driven individual to contribute to caring for our older population in Leeds so we are looking for a enthusiastic and dynamic individual. Applicants will be expected to practice effectively & delivery excellent care in a timely manner to our patient group. A commitment to personal professional development is essential with the promise from the managing team that we are dedicated to developing our workforce. If you would like to discuss this role further or arrange a ward visit please contact Ward Leader Rose Webster [email protected].
What you will bring to the role Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information. Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care in accordance with LTHT guidelines, policies, values and behaviours. Provide implementation of nursing care for patients, ensuring documentation standards are upheld in accordance with LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of patients. Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies.
Will be expected to lead a team of clinical support workers on a shift by shift basis and contribute to mentorship of junior staff.
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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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)