Head of Nursing - Operations Centre
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £79,504.00 to £91,609.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £79504.00 - £91609.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-26-0392 |
Summary
For questions about this job, contact: Name: Nicola Faulkiner Email Nicola.faulkiner@nhs.net Phone number 07503595460 Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Operations Centre at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for an experienced and dynamic senior nurse to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will play a key part in shaping and delivering the Trust’s patient flow and discharge agenda. We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking nurse leader who brings strong negotiating and influencing skills, alongside the ability to thrive within a large, complex organisation. The successful candidate will support and lead the delivery of safe, effective, and timely patient flow and discharge processes across LTHT. Why you should join our Team You will provide highly visible, credible clinical leadership and demonstrate a proven track record in: · Operational and business planning · Budgetary and resource management · Leading and delivering change · Influencing and engaging multidisciplinary teams Working collaboratively with internal teams and cross-city partners, you will play a critical role in facilitating safe and timely patient discharge, improving patient experience, and supporting system-wide flow. The role includes line management responsibility for: · Clinical Site Managers · Discharge Lead Nurse · Oversight of the Discharge Lounge Facility This is a unique opportunity for a strong, values-driven nursing leader to make a tangible impact at scale, shaping services and improving outcomes for patients across the Trust. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust 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 All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. 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.