Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 7 to lead and manage our 28 bedded Cardiology ward. The ward provides specialised care for longer stay cardiology patients with conditions such as heart failure, valvular disease, ischaemic heart disease and endocarditis.

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic individual with the ability to enable and empower their team. Strong leadership and performance management is an integral aspect of this band 7 role with patient experience and patient safety underpinning all aspects of the ward running efficiently and effectively. You will be responsible for the nursing establishment, managing attendance, appraisals, mandatory training and competency assessments as well as the operational running of the ward and all it encompasses. As the lead for the area you will need to provide assurance that high standards of care are met and sustained for every patient, every time.

This post is a 12 month fixed term contract / secondment opportunity.

For further information please contact Hannah Graham, Matron, hannah.graham6@nhs.net

Interviews will take place on 3 November 2026.

Hannah Graham
Matron
hannah.graham6@nhs.net

Shortlisting Date: 19th October 2026
Interview Date: 3rd November 2026

Criteria:

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

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Evidence of effective professional and leadership development

Willing to undergo training as necessary

Extensive post registration experience

Significant experience within a leadership role or equivalent

Experience of managing and leading a team

Experience in service development and/or change management

Experience in audit & standard setting

Current issues in health and social care

Excellent written and verbal skills

Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload

Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members

Positive approach to change and capable of lateral thinking

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

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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.

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