# Sister or Charge Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sister-or-charge-nurse/f3b15006-cb46-406d-ad9c-cdaf28480a55 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sister-or-charge-nurse/f3b15006-cb46-406d-ad9c-cdaf28480a55.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Leeds - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 to £48,117 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-09T09:31:18.873Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-0395?employerCode=C9298 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1212&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate senior nurse to join the outpatient team at Wharfedale Hospital. The advertised post is for a band 6 sister/charge nurse working 22.5 hours a week. We are looking for a friendly, approachable and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills, who can support the team to deliver safe, effective and patient focused care within our multi-specialty outpatient area. ### Main duties of the job Why you should join our Team The successful candidate will support the band 7 with operational management duties maintaining quality and professional standards. The post holder will also deliver clinical leadership to support a wide range of speciality clinics, many of which include procedural interventions and treatments. In return we can offer you a supportive working environment and the chance to contribute to and support the ongoing developments within outpatient services. If you are a dynamic and compassionate nurse looking to develop your leadership and management skills, we would love to hear from you. ### 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: 09 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: 001210 - Job locations: Wharfedale Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS21 2LY, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Carolyn Timmins Senior Sister carolyn.timmins@nhs.net 0113 3921829 What you will bring to the role As an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/dept. 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/Charge Nurse. 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. 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. ## Job Details Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate senior nurse to join the outpatient team at Wharfedale Hospital. The advertised post is for a band 6 sister/charge nurse working 22.5 hours a week. We are looking for a friendly, approachable and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills, who can support the team to deliver safe, effective and patient focused care within our multi-specialty outpatient area. ## Job Description Why you should join our Team The successful candidate will support the band 7 with operational management duties maintaining quality and professional standards. The post holder will also deliver clinical leadership to support a wide range of speciality clinics, many of which include procedural interventions and treatments. In return we can offer you a supportive working environment and the chance to contribute to and support the ongoing developments within outpatient services. If you are a dynamic and compassionate nurse looking to develop your leadership and management skills, we would love to hear from you. ## Responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Carolyn Timmins Senior Sister carolyn.timmins@nhs.net 0113 3921829 What you will bring to the role As an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/dept. 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/Charge Nurse. 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. 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. 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