Ward Leader/Senior Sister
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse to join the renal team as a Band 7 Ward Leader for J50 Female Renal Inpatient Unit. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, driving clinical excellence, and ensuring high standards of person-centred care for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, including those undergoing dialysis and post-transplant management. You will provide visible leadership, oversee daily operations, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
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Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our renal team as the Band 7 Ward Leader for J50 Female Renal Inpatient Unit, specialising in nephrology and renal transplantation.
Main duties of the job
J50 is a dynamic and fast-paced ward caring for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, including those undergoing dialysis and post-transplant management. We are seeking a strong, compassionate leader to support and inspire a multidisciplinary team, drive clinical excellence, and uphold the highest standards of person-centred care.
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
18 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001846
Job locations
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
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