Job summaryBand 5 Staff Nurse Short Term Care Beds
Working as a Staff Nurse for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust within the Short Term Care Beds service is very different from many traditional nursing roles. We work as a community within a community, providing person-centred care and rehabilitation to support patients on their recovery journey.
The Short Term Care Beds service provides care for patients who require a short-term stay following discharge from hospital. While returning home is the preferred outcome for many patients, some require a temporary stay in a supportive, homely environment where 24-hour care is available. The service supports patients to regain independence, achieve their rehabilitation goals, and plan for a safe discharge either to their own home or, where appropriate, to a nursing or residential care setting.
Our aim is to work in partnership with patients and their families to help them achieve their recovery goals. This is delivered through a multidisciplinary team approach, with support from Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, and General Practitioners (GPs).
The Short Term Care Beds service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and you will be required to support patients across a variety of shift patterns to ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality care and rehabilitation services.
Main duties of the jobCommunity nursing in the recovery hubs suits people who can work independently and within the wider multi-disciplinary team. Youll be resilient, motivated, and adaptable to working in an ever-changing environment and of course, a passion for providing the best possible care. You will have great communication skills and maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. You will ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within the bed base and will have access to support from a senior clinician
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of patients care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of patient care working within an integrated health and social care Team
For more Information about this Job, please contact -
Paula Simpson
Operational Service Manager
Paula.simpson3@nhs.net
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
About usWorking for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
DetailsDate posted: 27 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: VPF093C2F0
Job locations: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, LS11 0DL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see job description text above, and you are required to download a copy of the full job description attached.
Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssential- Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
