Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated registered nurse to join the Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS) team on a 12-month secondment. Based within the Trust-wide MMPS team, this role will support the delivery of medicines management, patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives across Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Working closely with nursing, pharmacy, medical and operational colleagues, you will lead and support a range of projects from development through to implementation, ensuring safe and effective medicines-related practices are embedded across clinical services.

Main duties of the job
This role is ideal for a senior nurse with strong leadership, communication and influencing skills who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and driving change. The successful candidate will have experience of leading service improvements, supporting clinical teams, developing policies and delivering education and training. In return, you will gain exposure to Trust-wide strategic projects, medicines safety initiatives and multidisciplinary working, offering an excellent opportunity for professional development within a highly respected and supportive team.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 001729
Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Shortlisting Date: 1st September 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th September 2026

Why you should join our Team
Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services is a collaborative and supportive team that is passionate about improving patient safety and the quality of care delivered across Leeds Teaching Hospitals. We are a small but influential team, working across clinical services to support medicines safety, governance, quality improvement, education and workforce development. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with frontline teams and empowering staff to bring ideas forward and drive positive change.

Joining MMPS offers a unique opportunity to broaden your experience beyond a single clinical area and gain exposure to Trust-wide initiatives that directly influence patient care. You will work alongside experienced nursing and pharmacy leaders, develop skills in project leadership and change management, and have the opportunity to shape improvements that impact services across the organisation. Whether you are looking to develop your leadership experience, expand your professional network or contribute to strategic quality and safety priorities, this role provides an excellent platform for growth and development within a friendly and highly regarded team.

What you will bring to the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse who is passionate about patient safety, service improvement and delivering high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will bring significant senior clinical experience, alongside the ability to lead and support change across a large and complex organisation.

You will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Significant experience at Senior Sister/Charge Nurse level or equivalent.
• Experience of leading and implementing change or quality improvement projects.
• A strong understanding of medicines management, patient safety and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of developing policies, procedures or clinical guidance.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate, support and develop others.
• Experience of working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to improve services and patient outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to improving clinical practice and patient care.

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

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
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

Sponsorship Eligibility
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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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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)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse
Simran Dorka
simran.dorka@nhs.net

Details
Date posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 001729
Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

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