Project Nurse/Midwife

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Midwife to join the Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS) Nursing Team on a 12-month fixed-term/secondment basis. Working within a well-established Trust-wide team, you will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of medicines management, patient safety, quality improvement and education initiatives that have a direct impact on patient care across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The role is Trust-wide and offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with ward teams, matrons, senior nurses, pharmacists and other multidisciplinary colleagues to implement and embed improvements in clinical practice.

This is an excellent development opportunity for an individual who is passionate about patient safety, service improvement and staff development. We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have strong communication and presentation skills, an interest in education and training, and the ability to support change and improvement in busy clinical environments.

Name: Simran Dorka
Position: Lead Nurse
Email: Simran.dorka@nhs.net
Phone number: 01132060954

Shortlisting Date: 26th October 2026
Interview Date: 9th November 2026

We are looking for a Registered Nurse or Midwife who is keen to develop their skills in project delivery, quality improvement and medicines management. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience working in a clinical environment at Band 5 level or above.
• An interest in medicines management, patient safety and improving clinical practice.
• Experience of delivering or supporting education and training for healthcare staff.
• Knowledge of clinical audit processes and an ability to support service improvement initiatives.
• Confidence in presenting information and engaging with a range of staff groups.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Effective IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting change across clinical services.

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

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