About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 5 Registered Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic and Spinal Theatre Team at Chapel Allerton Hospital, part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Working within our busy Elective Surgical Hub, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality perioperative care for patients undergoing a wide range of orthopaedic and spinal procedures. Our department currently comprises four elective operating theatres and is undergoing an exciting expansion programme, with two additional theatres currently being built, creating opportunities to influence and support the future development of the service.
Main duties of the job As a Band 5 Practitioner, you will be supported to develop your knowledge, skills and experience within a specialist surgical environment, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellent patient care. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about elective surgery, demonstrate strong clinical, communication and organisational skills, and are committed to their own professional development. Whether you are newly qualified or have existing theatre experience, you will be supported through a comprehensive induction, preceptorship programme and ongoing learning opportunities. Current registration with the NMC or HCPC is essential for all registered professional roles.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Registered Practitioner who is keen to develop their skills within a specialist elective orthopaedic and spinal theatre environment. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be adaptable and well organised, and thrive in a busy multidisciplinary team. We are seeking individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and who are passionate about continuous learning, service improvement and delivering an excellent patient experience.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Interview Date: week commencing 19/10/2026
Job Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective perioperative care to patients undergoing elective orthopaedic and spinal procedures. You will contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development activities, helping to ensure compliance with clinical governance requirements and best practice standards.
As a Band 5 practitioner, you will work closely with registered and unregistered colleagues, apprentices, students and learners, contributing to a positive and supportive learning environment. You will be encouraged to develop your clinical knowledge and leadership skills through structured training, education and mentorship opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Elective Surgical Hub and build a rewarding career within a supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.
All applicants are required to have current UK NMC registration, with evidence of registrant clinical practice in the UK, or be a final-year nursing student studying in the UK.
Why you should join our Team The Chapel Allerton Theatre Team consistently delivers exceptional elective care through clinical excellence, innovation and collaboration. From advancing robotic-assisted surgery to nurturing an inclusive, supportive culture, the team achieves outstanding patient outcomes while creating an environment where colleagues and learners thrive.
What you will bring to the role To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the perioperative patient. To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision.
Communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.
To assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
The jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients.
Qualifications - Essential Criteria
Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Willing to undergo training as necessary
Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Qualifications - Desirable
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Experience - Essential criteria
Current issues in health care
Understanding of the principles of patient centred care
Experience - Desirable
Insight into clinical speciality.
Skills & behaviours - Essential
Caring and motivated
Reliable and trustworthy
Willingness to learn and develop their role
Interpersonal skills
Organisational skills
Time management skills
Team player
Communication skills
Ability to act professionally at all times
Skills & Behaviours - Desirable
Capable of lateral thinking
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.
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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 Chapel Allerton Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS7 4SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)