Sister/Charge Nurse General Intensive Care Unit

Job summary

12 month secondment posts have become available on the General Intensive Care Unit at the Leeds General Infirmary. The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. The jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward or departments 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 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.

Main duties of the job

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Evidence of continued professional development Essential Experience Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Local and national nursing agenda Essential Skills Compassionate and caring Capable of lateral thinking Motivator of self and others Assertive, courageous, flexible & adaptable

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: 14 August 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: 001796
• Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Muhammad Rustam Position: Senior Charge Nurse Email: muhammad.rustam@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 2068526 Shortlisting Date: 7th September 2026 Interview Date: 15th September 2026 ( subject to change)

Job Summary

12 month secondment posts have become available on the General Intensive Care Unit at the Leeds General Infirmary.

The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team.

The jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward or department’s 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 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.

Why you should join our Team

L06/L07 General Critical Care General Critical Care Unit is a 14 bedded multi-specialty unit providing Critical Care for both Intensive Care and High Dependency patients. General Critical Care forms part of the Major Trauma Centre at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and provides specialist care for ENT, Maxillofacial, Vascular, Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopaedic and Major Trauma patients. Adult Critical Care consists of 5 critical care units, 2 at St James’ Hospital (General Critical Care and Surgical-Oncology Critical Care), and 3 units at Leeds General Infirmary (Cardiac Critical Care, General Critical Care and Neurosurgical Critical Care). Adult Critical Care is committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice so that our organisation is an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring place to work, regardless of age, disability, trans identity or history, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. If you would like any further details regarding the Critical Care Unit for this post, please contact the Recruiting Manager.

What you will bring to the role

The successful candidate will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward / department. They will be expected to work clinically within the multi-disciplinary team, maintain high standards of practice, while supporting staff on a shift-by-shift basis and provide clinical leadership in decision making. The jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward or department’s philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. Through assisting with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost-effective use of resources.

Criteria

Essential Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children’s areas (Level 1 or 2)

Be in possession of a post graduate certificate in Critical Care (Steps 2/3 or equivalent course relevant to specialty) (see attached addendum)

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Evidence of continued professional development

Essential Experience

Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues

Local and national nursing agenda

Essential Skills

Compassionate and caring

Capable of lateral thinking

Motivator of self and others

Assertive, courageous, flexible & adaptable

Please see the attached job description and addendum for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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.