Junior Sister

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced registered nurse to join our well-established team on J98 for a 12-month Band 6 junior sister/charge nurse secondment to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

Ward J98 is a 25-bed gynaecology oncology surgical ward caring for women undergoing elective and acute gynae-oncology surgery, as well as non-surgical oncology and medical outliers. As a junior sister/charge nurse, you will provide visible clinical leadership, coordinate the day-to-day running of the ward, and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. You will work closely with the senior sister and the wider multidisciplinary teams to support patients throughout their admission whilst promoting and delivering excellence in clinical practice.

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.

Details

• Date posted: 06 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001469
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Shortlisting Date - 16.07.2026

Interview Date - 23.07.2026

Job Summary

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, have the ability to prioritise and manage a busy clinical environment, and be committed to supporting and developing colleagues. You will act as a role model, promoting evidence-based practice, maintaining high standards of care, and contributing to service improvement initiatives. This secondment offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your management and leadership skills while gaining valuable experience within a specialist gynaecology oncology service. You will be supported by an experienced leadership team and encouraged to access a range of learning and development opportunities to help you progress in your nursing career.

If you are looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career, develop your leadership skills, and play a key role in delivering and promoting high standards of patient care, we welcome your application.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact: Isobel Robinson, Senior Sister.

Why you should join our Team

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-centered
• Collaborative
• Fair
• Accountable
• Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Commitment to delivering high-quality evidence-based care

Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team

Commitment to the clinical area, valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and creative working environment

Commitment to one's own development and the development of junior staff

What you will bring to the role

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

Were committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. Were 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. Were 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.

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.