About this role
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the dedicated and dynamic team in Bexley Wing Theatres at St. Jamess University Hospital.
Our Bexley Wing Theatre department is well established and consists of four operating theatres delivering high-quality, specialised care for patients undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gynae Oncology Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. We also carry out innovative Robotic Surgery in each of these specialities.
The Bexley Wing Theatre Department predominantly carries out major elective surgery and is required to run a service for six out of seven days (Saturday working is expected). Our working hours are 08:00-18:00 but there is an expectation to be flexible around start and finish times due to the nature of the surgery that we carry out.
The successful candidate must be a Registered Practitioner (Nurse Registered or Operating Department Practitioner Registered). Previous operating theatre experience is desired but not essential. There will be an expectation for the successful candidate to work in all specialities (Upper GI, Gynae Oncology, Thoracic and Robotic) in a scrub capacity, anaesthetic capacity or both. The candidate may also be required to occasionally work in other specialities to meet service demand. This will give them the opportunity to expand on their current skills and experience.
Main duties of the job To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Peri-operative 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 Or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Willing to undergo further training as necessary
Qualifications - Desirable
Supporting Learning in Practice Mentor.
Experience - Essential criteria
Current issues in health care
Understanding of the principles of patient centred care.
Experience - Desirable
Previous experience in operating theatres.
Awareness of the specialities.
Skills & behaviours - Essential
Organisational skills
Time management skills
Team player
Understanding of research-based practice - research conscious
Communication skills
Ability to act
professionally at all times
Skills & Behaviours - desirable
Capable of lateral thinking.
Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements
Good written and verbal skills,
Ability to organise and prioritise workload Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
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 For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Lauren Atkinson Position: Bexley Wing Theatres Team Leader
Email: [email protected] Phone number: 0113 2065780 Shortlisting Date: 16.10.2026 Interview Date: 23.10.2026
Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the dedicated and dynamic team in Bexley Wing Theatres at St. James’s University Hospital.
Our Bexley Wing Theatre department is well established and consists of four operating theatres delivering high-quality, specialised care for patients undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gynae Oncology Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. We also carry out innovative Robotic Surgery in each of these specialities.
The Bexley Wing Theatre Department predominantly carries out major elective surgery and is required to run a service for six out of seven days (Saturday working is expected). Our working hours are 08:00-18:00 but there is an expectation to be flexible around start and finish times due to the nature of the surgery that we carry out.
The successful candidate must be a Registered Practitioner (Nurse Registered or Operating Department Practitioner Registered). Previous operating theatre experience is desired but not essential. There will be an expectation for the successful candidate to work in all specialities (Upper GI, Gynae Oncology, Thoracic and Robotic) in a scrub capacity, anaesthetic capacity or both. The candidate may also be required to occasionally work in other specialities to meet service demand. This will give them the opportunity to expand on their current skills and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to complete a ‘Passport to Practice’ preceptorship programme to gain knowledge and experience relative to the role. During this period, a group of supportive, highly skilled practitioners will support the candidate to become a competent practitioner in Bexley Wing Theatres.
Why you should join our Team The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a department where we continually strive for a high standard of patient care. New and innovative practices mean that the candidate will be working in a department in one of the country’s leading teaching hospitals.
The Bexley Wing Theatre Team relies on a cohesive workforce, mutual trust and a commitment to our patients who are undergoing major, life changing surgery.
If you are someone who enjoys working as part of a dynamic team, delivering a high standard of patient care and enjoys the day to day challenges that the operating theatres can bring then Bexley Wing Theatres may just be for you.
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 Peri-operative 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 Or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Willing to undergo further training as necessary
Qualifications - Desirable
Supporting Learning in Practice Mentor.
Experience - Essential criteria
Current issues in health care
Understanding of the principles of patient centred care.
Experience - Desirable
Previous experience in operating theatres.
Awareness of the specialities.
Skills & behaviours - Essential
Organisational skills
Time management skills
Team player
Understanding of research-based practice - research conscious
Communication skills
Ability to act
professionally at all times
Skills & Behaviours - desirable
Capable of lateral thinking.
Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements
Good written and verbal skills,
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
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.
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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)