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Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Other
Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
- Skills
Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Skills
Good written and verbal skills
- Skills
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Skills
Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Skills
Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.
- Knowledge
Current issues in health care
- Knowledge
Awareness of speciality
- Personal Qualities
Caring, compassionate & motivated
- Personal Qualities
Reliable and trustworthy
- Personal Qualities
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Personal Qualities
Ability to act professionally at all times.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to organise self and others.
- Personal Qualities
Teaching and assessing skills
- Personal Qualities
Team player.
- Personal Qualities
Effective time management skills
- Personal Qualities
Capable of lateral thinking
- Qualifications and Training
Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2)
- Qualifications and Training
Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
- Qualifications and Training
Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Join SIM (Specialty Integrated Medicine) at LTHT we have an exciting chance for a Band 5 role within one of the Older adult medical wards. Ward J14 is currently a 24 bedded ward, accommodating a combination of female and male patients. The post holder will be responsible for working closely in collaboration with the MDT across Specialty Integrated Medicine.
Main duties of the job
J14 provides a great standard of quality care for all our patients and we are looking for a highly driven individual to contribute to caring for our older population in Leeds so we are looking for a enthusiastic and dynamic individual. Applicants will be expected to practice effectively & delivery excellent care in a timely manner to our patient group. A commitment to personal professional development is essential with the promise from the managing team that we are dedicated to developing our workforce. If you would like to discuss this role further or arrange a ward visit please contact Ward Leader Rose Webster rose.webster2@nhs.net.
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 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 002378
- Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Rose Webster
Position: Ward Leader
Email: rose.webster2@nhs.net
Phone number: 01132069114
Shortlisting Date: 9/11/2026
Interview Date: 23/11/2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Why you should join our Team
Ward J14 is currently a 24 bedded ward, accommodating a combination of female and male patients. The post holder will be responsible for working closely in collaboration with the MDT across Specialty Integrated Medicine. J14 provides a great standard of quality care for all our patients and we are looking for a highly driven individual to contribute to caring for our older population in Leeds so we are looking for a enthusiastic and dynamic individual. Applicants will be expected to practice effectively & delivery excellent care in a timely manner to our patient group. A commitment to personal professional development is essential with the promise from the managing team that we are dedicated to developing our workforce. If you would like to discuss this role further or arrange a ward visit please contact Ward Leader Rose Webster rose.webster2@nhs.net.
What you will bring to the role
Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information. Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care in accordance with LTHT guidelines, policies, values and behaviours. Provide implementation of nursing care for patients, ensuring documentation standards are upheld in accordance with LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of patients. Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies.
Will be expected to lead a team of clinical support workers on a shift by shift basis and contribute to mentorship of junior staff.
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.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Nov 2026.
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