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Name Debbie Surr Position Ward Manager Email [email protected] Phone number 01132069191 Shortlisting Date:14/09/2026 Interview Date: 05/10/2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated nurses to join our team across 2 wards gastroenterology and Hepatology. This is a demanding and challenging role and we are looking for individuals who are committed to providing an excellent service to patients by delivering high quality patient care. Our successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to role model excellent behaviours based on the Leeds way values.

The successful candidate will need to provide and be responsible for Support nursing teams with drain care and wound care where appropriate, Complete competencies for bloods and cannulas, supporting continence including stomas care, Complete competencies for taking G&S, ECG recordings, support new and current band 2’s, Share enhanced care need load.

J91 is gastroenterology ward care for and treat patients with serious conditions affecting the digestive system. This includes the stomach, intestines, bowels, liver, pancreas, and gall bladder.

J83 is a hepatology ward with a specialist interest in Liver Transplantation and Liver surgery. Additionally, we have opened a High Observation (HOBS) area to support our patients following varying surgical procedures in the immediate post-operative period.

Across both wards We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and forward-thinking nurses committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The post offers excellent opportunities to develop specialist skills as well as management experience.

The successful candidate will need to provide and be responsible for Support nursing teams with drain care and wound care where appropriate, Complete competencies for bloods and cannulas, supporting continence including stomas care, Complete competencies for taking G&S, ECG recordings, support new and current band 2’s, Share enhanced care need load.

You will deliver care without direct 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.

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

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)