Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Nurse

The closing date is 08 February 2026

Job summary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced B7 Neurological Nurse Specialist to undertake an exciting role within Leeds Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service (CNRS) based at St Marys Hospital. We are looking for a team player who possesses excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills. The CNRS provide a comprehensive multi-disciplinary rehabilitation service to all neurologically impaired adults in Leeds. You will join an enthusiastic team of nurses, medics, therapists and rehabilitation assistants who provide goal focused, time limited rehabilitation interventions in clinics, service users home environments and other settings. Should you have any questions about this role please contact Vicky Rejtarada victoria.rejterada@nhs.net or 07849304998

Main duties of the job

The Neurological Nurse Specialist will lead on a holistic, collaborative and coordinated approach to individuals that require specialist neurological care. The role will carry a clinical caseload within the CNRT, and provide professional leadership across the whole service providing clinical supervision and line management for band 6 and 5 neurological nurses. We are looking for somebody who will raise the neurology profile by liaising with key stakeholders, who will innovate to develop service and clinical pathways, and drive the changes needed to promote the best quality care for our service users. Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants is reached.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP4AA8F9A6

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS12 3QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.

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).

Additional information

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 name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS12 3QE


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS12 3QE


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Manager

Victoria Rejterada

victoria.rejterada@nhs.net

07849304998

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP4AA8F9A6

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS12 3QE


Supporting documents

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