Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Job Summary Are you an experienced registered nurse seeking a new challenge? Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to help lead a team in a fast-paced haematology environment? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are recruiting a Band 6 junior sister/charge nurse to join Ward J89 in the Bexley Wing at St Jamess Hospital. The unit comprises 20 beds and provides specialist care for patients with a wide range of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions. The Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit is dedicated to delivering exceptional standards of care for patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants, CAR-T therapy, and intensive chemotherapy treatments for various forms of leukaemia. Our patients and their families often face complex and demanding treatment journeys, requiring a team that is compassionate, adaptable, and highly skilled. Working closely with the senior sister, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting patients, relatives, colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will share our commitment to providing a personalised patient experience and understand the importance of supporting and developing the team that delivers this care. In return, we offer a supportive environment that values professional growth and development, with particular emphasis on enhancing management and leadership skills to help you progress in your career.

Main duties of the job

Why you should join our Team Ward J89 forms part of the Oncology Clinical Service Unit (CSU), providing specialist care for haematology, oncology and surgical oncology patients. We are proud of our close-knit multidisciplinary team, which is committed to delivering the highest standards of patient-centred care. The ward is located within the Bexley Wing at St Jamess Hospital, a purpose-built cancer centre that opened in 2008 and offers state-of-the-art facilities to support exceptional cancer care. Join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way, embracing our shared vision, values, and commitment to excellence. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute healthcare providers in the UK, serving a diverse population from one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant cities in the North of England. To support your transition into the Trust, all new starters benefit from our award-winning Introduction to Professional Practice (IPP) induction programme, designed to provide a structured and supportive introduction to working at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

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: 19 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: 001350
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Hayley Jordan Position: Senior Sister Email: Hayley.jordan1@nhs.net Phone number: 01132069189 Shortlisting Date: 2/7/26 Interview Date: 10/7/26

What you will bring to the role

Ward J89 provides specialist, high-quality care for patients with a wide range of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions. The unit cares for patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, CAR-T therapy, and intensive chemotherapy treatments for various forms of leukaemia.

Our patients and their families often face complex and demanding treatment journeys, requiring a team that is compassionate, adaptable, and highly skilled. Working closely with the senior sister, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to support patients, relatives, colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care whilst contributing to service improvements.

You will share our commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience and recognise the importance of supporting and developing the team that delivers it. In return for your dedication and hard work, we offer a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional development, particularly in leadership and management, enabling you to further progress your career.

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.