Job summary
We are recruiting to the post of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse within our In-Patient Unit. We are looking for someone who is able to support and lead a team of staff to provide high quality, evidence-based care. If you are a passionate and committed individual who prides themselves on creating an Outstanding service, then St Gemmas welcomes your application to join our team.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be expected to: Effectively manage the running of the ward including quality, safety and budgeting. Lead on the management of the staff including attendance and performance management, appraisal, support/pastoral care and roster. Provide and participate in Clinical Supervision. Be an enthusiastic and supportive role model, implementing evidence based practice. Work as part of the Hospice team maintaining our CQC Outstanding rating.
About us
St Gemmas is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society as we value the different perspectives this brings.
Details
Date posted: 29 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £46,589 to £53,177 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: B0267-25-0010
Job locations: St Gemmas Hospice, 329 Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 6QD
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone with: The drive and energy to manage an in-patient ward within a specialist setting. Excellent communication skills who will proactively model the St Gemmas values and behaviour framework. Strong leadership skills and an outstanding track record for service improvement. Enthusiasm to maintain a positive and innovative working environment.
Person Specification
Experience
* Demonstrable senior nursing experience in palliative care
* Experience of effective line management and supervision
* Teaching to a diverse range of professionals and disciplines in a variety of settings
Desirable
* Budgetary management
* Application for funding/bid writing
* Managing a ward environment
* Teaching to a diverse range of professionals and disciplines in a variety of settings
Qualifications
* First Level Registered Nurse current registration with NMC
* Health related degree or evidence of study at this level
* Evidence of study in specialist palliative care or willing to work towards
* Advanced communication skills or willing to work towards
* Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to work towards
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Evidence of Masters level study
* Leadership/management training
Additional Criteria
* Good standard of IT literacy
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.
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: St Gemma’s Hospice
Address: St Gemmas Hospice, 329 Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 6QD
Employer's website: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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