About this role
Job summary Join Ward J50 within Abdominal Medicine and Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where you will play a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to Nephrology and Transplant patients. Based at St Jamess Hospital, this role sits within a large and complex CSU, supporting both the multidisciplinary team and the day to day running of a 20-bedded Female inpatient ward. You will be actively involved in a wide range of patient care duties, contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, while helping to maintain a safe and effective clinical environment.
Main duties of the job We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about patient-centred care and able to lead and support colleagues within a busy ward setting. You will demonstrate strong clinical skills, initiative and the ability to work collaboratively, while also deputising for the Senior Sister when required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to maintaining high standards, contributing to service improvement and making a meaningful difference to patient experience within a specialist renal and transplant service.
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 Why you should join our Team
Ward J50 is a supportive, close-knit team within the Abdominal Medicine and Surgery CSU, where collaboration, respect and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. As a specialist Renal transplant ward, we offer a unique and rewarding environment where you will gain experience in a wide range of advanced therapies, including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and post-transplant care. Our team is proud of its strong work ethic, commitment to high standards and focus on delivering truly patient-centred care, while also supporting each other to learn, develop and thrive in a busy clinical setting.
What makes our team special is the combination of expertise, teamwork and a genuine sense of community. We value every team member’s contribution and actively encourage professional development, leadership opportunities and continuous learning. If you are looking for a role where you can build specialist skills, be part of a dedicated and friendly team, and make a real difference to patients with complex needs, Ward J50 offers an inspiring and fulfilling place to work.
What you will bring to the role You will bring strong leadership skills with the ability to support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in guiding and motivating the clinical team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. You will be committed to creating a positive patient experience while fostering effective teamwork and collaboration across the ward. With a proactive approach, you will anticipate challenges, manage risks and contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient care environment. You will also support aspects of staff management, including performance, attendance and workforce planning, while helping to ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet patient needs. In addition, you will contribute to recruitment activities, support the use of bank staf, and respond appropriately to incidents, concerns and complaints. The role also requires you to confidently deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2) Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Audit and standard setting Local and national nursing agenda. Current issues in health and social care Standards of professional practice Understands the business of the ward Understanding of relevant national service guidance pertinent to the service Understanding of organisational structures Commitment to clinical audit, research and evidence based practice Awareness of budget management Awareness of human resources policies and guidance as pertinent to the management and leadership of the clinical team Insight into clinical speciality Insight into current issues in nursing/professional issues
Desirable
Chemotherapy competencies. Change management/improvement projects. Clinical Experience within the specialty. Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
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)