Staff Nurse

The role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. You will deliver care without supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients and at all times promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.

The role will involve taking charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the sister or Charge Nurse.

You will participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students as well as maintaining your personal development.

The jobholder will work within an environment of adult patients on the David Beevers Day unit, caring for both pre and post-surgical patients ensuring that they are admitted and discharged in a timely, and safe manner to aid to the smooth running of the Nurse Led Unit. David Beevers Day Unit also has the capacity to care for overnight patients from SAU and patients who are appropriate to come from inpatient wards.

Please see job description for further information.

Name Katy Barber Position Team Leader Email Katybarber@nhs.net Phone number 01132065786 Shortlisting Date: 26.10.2026 Interview Date: 02.11.2026

Why you should join our Team Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest NHS trusts in the UK, providing a wide range of specialist and local healthcare services to patients across Leeds, Yorkshire, and beyond.

As part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), we work in partnership with NHS hospital trusts across West Yorkshire and Harrogate to deliver the highest standards of patient care. By bringing together a wealth of knowledge, skills, and expertise, we are driving innovation, sharing best practice, and transforming healthcare services for the communities we serve.

WYAAT forms the acute hospital sector of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. Together, we share a common ambition: to help everyone achieve the best possible health and wellbeing throughout their lives.

Joining Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust means becoming part of an organisation that is committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change, work alongside talented and dedicated colleagues, and play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare across our region.

The Theatres & Anaesthetics Clinical Service Unit (CSU) delivers high-quality, patient-centred perioperative care across a range of surgical specialties. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to provide safe, effective and compassionate care throughout the patient's surgical journey, from pre-assessment through to recovery. We are committed to clinical excellence, innovation, continuous improvement and staff development, ensuring the highest standards of care while supporting a positive and inclusive working environment. Joining our CSU offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to achieving outstanding outcomes for patients and their families. The Theatres & Anaesthetics Clinical Service Unit (CSU) delivers high-quality, patient-centred perioperative care across a range of surgical specialties. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to provide safe, effective and compassionate care throughout the patient's surgical journey, from pre-assessment through to recovery. We are committed to clinical excellence, innovation, continuous improvement and staff development, ensuring the highest standards of care while supporting a positive and inclusive working environment. Joining our CSU offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to achieving outstanding outcomes for patients and their families.

What you will bring to the role The role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. You will deliver care without supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients and at all times promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care. The role will involve taking charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse. You will participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students as well as maintaining your personal development. The jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult patients on a Day Surgery Unit which has overnight bed capacity Monday to Saturday.

Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2)

Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register.

Willing to undergo training as necessary

Qualifications - Desirable

Mentorship qualification

Experience - Essential criteria

Experience of working within the speciality.

Current issues in health care

Experience - Desirable

Post qualification surgical nursing experience

Caring, compassionate & motivated

Reliable and trustworthy

Excellent interpersonal & communication skills

Ability to act professionally at all times.

Ability to organise self and others.

Teaching and assessing skills

Team player.

Effective time management skills

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.

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