Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Job Summary We are excited to be able to offer a great opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to develop in a leadership role and to join our friendly team caring for adult patients receiving a wide range of anti-cancer treatments. J97 is an oncology ward with 24 beds that offers high standards of care for patients and their families. The ward is responsible for administering chemotherapy to patients, along with other systematic anti-cancer treatments. This is an extremely exciting opportunity and needs strong leadership to ensure patient safety. Our patients and their families are dealing with challenging and difficult treatments which require our team to be highly sensitive, adaptable and expert. Working alongside the senior sister, the successful candidate will show an ability to support patients, families, team members and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will share our passion for delivering a personalised patient experience and will understand the needs of the team required to deliver this. In return for your hard work and dedication, we are keen to support development opportunities, in particular, management and leadership skills. If you are considering a move to a position which will enable you to drive forward and lead high standards of care, please contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity. Informal enquiries are encouraged; please contact Ellen Griffin (J97 Senior Sister), on 0113 2069197 or ellen.griffin1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

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-centred 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

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: 16 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001271
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Ellen Griffin Position: Senior Sister Email: Ellen.Griffin1@nhs.net Phone number: 01132069197

What you will bring to the role

The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the senior sister with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward. They will contribute to the provision of professional, clinical, and managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. The jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate, safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost-effective use of resources.

As an experienced nurse, the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on the ward, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, and providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister.

The role of the band 6 sister is pivotal in the success of the team. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate good leadership qualities; have an ability to motivate team members; have evidence of supporting change management; as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A commitment to professional development and the development of the team is essential.

Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills as well as clinical skills specific to this area with a structured development programme.

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.

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.