Job Description

Role Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Nurses to join us at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust and our Neighbourhood Teams in the West of the city delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in the community.


Base locations & coverage areas are:

Yeadon Health Centre - Rawdon, Yeadon, Guiseley, Otley, Pool in Wharfedale Pudsey Health Centre - Pudsey, Farsley, Calverley, Stanningley Holt Park Health Centre - Horsforth, Tinshill, Cookridge, Bramhope


Our community nursing teams deliver planned care in patients' homes, helping people to remain independent and supported within their local communities. We provide a wide range of clinical interventions, including (but not limited to):



Bowel and bladder management Wound care (including leg ulcer management) Pressure ulcer prevention and management Palliative and end-of-life care Use and management of enteral feeding tubes Safe administration of medication


Through our work, we enable early discharge from hospital, reduce avoidable hospital admissions, and promote patient independence and wellbeing at home.



We're proud to offer a comprehensive career progression framework that helps you develop your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and preceptorship experience.


As part of our commitment to continuous professional growth, we'll support you to access further education and training opportunities -- including District Nursing and Community Matron apprenticeships -- enabling you to progress and thrive.


The service runs 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, with various shift patterns.


As a Staff Nurse in our Neighbourhood Teams, you'll be part of a compassionate and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, working alongside District Nurses, Community Matrons, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Neighbourhood Clinical Assistants, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, and Self-Management Facilitators to deliver truly holistic, person-centred care.


You'll also collaborate closely with our Citywide Services, including the Falls, Continence, Urology and Colorectal Care, and Palliative and End of Life Care teams, as well as GP services, ensuring the best possible coordination and continuity of care for patients across West Leeds.


Key responsibilities include:

Providing safe, evidence-based clinical care in patients' homes. Maintaining excellent communication with patients, families, and colleagues. Delivering high standards of nursing care and supporting patients to achieve their personal health goals. Promoting self-management and independence wherever possible. Demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and motivation in a dynamic community setting. Upholding clinical governance standards and contributing to continuous service improvement. Championing patient safety, dignity, and quality at every opportunity.


We're looking for proactive nurses who are motivated, adaptable and caring, with a passion for community healthcare. You'll bring strong communication skills, a commitment to delivering excellent clinical standards, and the resilience to work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

Please Review the and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants is reached.

Working 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

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.