Job summary We are looking for band 5 Staff Nurses to join our Critical Care Units at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. Join us at our recruitment event in Gledhow Wing, St James University Hospital on Saturday 26th April, where we will be presenting the fantastic work we do in Adult Critical Care and the excellent support package we offer new staff. There will be members of our senior team hosting the event for Adult Critical Care who will be available to give further insights into our fascinating speciality and answer any questions you may have. For further information regarding the event, please contact our workforce team via the email address provided. If you are looking for a career in Critical Care Nursing, we have an exciting opportunity for band 5 Staff Nurses to join our Adult Critical Care Teams. The Critical Care Units are: J54 General Critical Care, SJUH J81 Surgical- Oncology Critical Care SJUH L03 Neurosurgical Critical Care LGI L04 Cardiac Critical Care, LGI L06 General Critical Care LGI We are looking for experienced, dynamic, motivated and compassionate Staff Nurses who can ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality patient centred care to the patients nursed within our critical care units. The successful candidates will be expected to work clinically within the multi-disciplinary team, maintain high standards of practice and deliver outstanding critical care. Applicants must hold the right to work to be eligible to apply for this role. Main duties of the job If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to a recruitment event which will include interview and scenario-based assessment. To provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. To deliver care without supervision. To take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse. To participate in the in-service training, preceptorship, and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students. To take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients. To promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care. To maintain personal development About us Adult Critical Care consists of 5 Critical Care units, 3 at Leeds General Infirmary (General Critical Care, Cardiac Critical Care, and Neurosurgical Critical Care) and 2 at St James Hospital (General Critical Care and Surgical-Oncology Critical Care). Adult Critical Care is committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice so that our organisation is an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring place to work, regardless of age, disability, trans identity or history, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number C9298-ACC-099 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities To provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. To deliver care without supervision. To take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse. To participate in the in-service training, preceptorship, and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students. To take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients. To promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care. To maintain personal development. The jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult patients. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualifications Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Training Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff. Willing to undergo relevant training as necessary. Skills Literate and numerate. Ability to perform accurate drug calculations. Competent in written and verbal communication skills. Competent in the use of information technology. Able to organise and prioritise workload. Understand the skills and knowledge required to develop team members. Knowledge Current issues in healthcare. Standards of Professional Practice. Personal Attributes Ability to work as part of a team. Committed to working with people. Demonstrates a commitment to personal development. Compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated. Flexible and adaptable. Professional and patient focussed. Courageous. 6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered See further information on the full job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities To provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. To deliver care without supervision. To take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse. To participate in the in-service training, preceptorship, and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students. To take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients. To promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care. To maintain personal development. The jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult patients. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualifications Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Training Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff. Willing to undergo relevant training as necessary. Skills Literate and numerate. Ability to perform accurate drug calculations. Competent in written and verbal communication skills. Competent in the use of information technology. Able to organise and prioritise workload. Understand the skills and knowledge required to develop team members. Knowledge Current issues in healthcare. Standards of Professional Practice. Personal Attributes Ability to work as part of a team. Committed to working with people. Demonstrates a commitment to personal development. Compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated. Flexible and adaptable. Professional and patient focussed. Courageous. 6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered See further information on the full job description attached. Person Specification Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2 Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register Experience Essential Current issues in health care Desirable Awareness of speciality Skills & behaviours Essential Caring, Compassionate and motivated Reliable and trustworthy Excellent interpersonal skills Good written and verbal skills Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care Ability to organise and prioritise workload Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members Desirable Capable of lateral thinking Person Specification Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2 Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register Experience Essential Current issues in health care Desirable Awareness of speciality Skills & behaviours Essential Caring, Compassionate and motivated Reliable and trustworthy Excellent interpersonal skills Good written and verbal skills Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care Ability to organise and prioritise workload Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members Desirable Capable of lateral thinking 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)