Sister or Charge Nurse - J12
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and motivated Sister or Charge Nurse to join the leadership team on ward J12, specialising in respiratory services. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, compassionate patient care for individuals with various respiratory conditions. They will assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in managing the department, providing clinical leadership, and supporting the nursing team. The role involves coordinating ward activities, assessing patient needs, and developing care programmes, acting as a role model for evidence-based practice.
Key responsibilities
- Assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the effective and efficient management of the department.
- Contribute to the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team.
- Help develop and maintain a ward philosophy centered on compassionate, safe, and quality patient care.
- Assist with managing administrative and financial aspects of the ward to support cost-effective use of resources.
- Coordinate activities on the ward, ensuring effective communication and providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses.
- Play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care.
Essential criteria
- Please click apply to view applicant criteria
- Please click apply to view applicant criteria
Desirable criteria
- Please click apply to view applicant criteria
- Please click apply to view applicant criteria
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
Full advert · preview
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Sister or Charge Nurse - J12
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Are you an aspiring leader? Do you excel in providing outstanding, compassionate care to your patients? Then the respiratory services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is the place that will provide you with the experience and support you need to take you to the next level.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic & motivated individual who has a passion for the delivery of high quality patient care to join the leadership on ward J12. The team on J12 are committed to keeping patients at the centre of care, creating an environment that encourages new ideas to improve care and their patients experience. There is an established preceptorship system in place to develop you in your role as a leader, along with commitment to professional development with on-going education to facilitate care delivery of the highest standards. You will work in close partnership with the multi-disciplinary team in caring for patients with a range of respiratory conditions such as Asthma, Pneumonia, COPD and Cystic Fibrosis.
You may be an existing Band 6 looking for a new challenge or an experienced Band 5 ready to further your career, enjoy working in a fast paced environment, demonstrate excellent communication skills and an interest in leadership and management.
Join the community to read the full pack, responsibilities and person-specification in one place.
Your seat is reserved — activate it
CareerHive is included with your CareerHive Skool community membership. If you haven't claimed your account yet, join the community (or sign in with the same email you joined with) to unlock the full advert, the apply link, HiveMind AI interview & application suite, your private vault, and daily sponsorship alerts.