About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity has emerged for a driven, forwardthinking practitioner to join and help shape our outstanding Vascular, Head & Neck Theatre Team at Leeds General Infirmary. Were looking for someone who brings energy, leadership and a passion for exceptional patient care to a service that is continually evolving.
Our team is proud to deliver a Monday to Friday service for patients undergoing:
arterial vascular surgery, sometimes combined with Interventional Radiology acute vascular surgery ENT and Maxillofacial procedures ranging from minor to major plus, capturing the needs of the local Leeds population and as a specialist tertiary centre for Head and Neck cancer treatment Interventional radiology surgery Elective MRIs
Main duties of the job The ENT service has the potential for expansion of an additional theatre from 2 days per week to 5 in the near future. Were seeking an individual, desirably with experience in Vascular and/or Head & Neck surgery, who is ready to lead by example, support colleagues at all levels, and champion highquality, patientcentred care. You will be someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, communicates with confidence, and embraces innovation and change with a positive mindset. This role also plays a key part in developing others. You will be involved in teaching, assessing and mentoring team members, so a recognised teaching/assessing qualification or a commitment to completing one within your first year is essential.
We welcome applications from Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners with at least 18 months postregistration Band 5 experience, current UK NMC registration, and evidence of recent UK clinical practice. If youre ready to bring fresh ideas, strong leadership and genuine enthusiasm to a team thats passionate about what they do, we would love you to apply.
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 An exciting opportunity has emerged for a driven, forwardthinking practitioner to join and help shape our outstanding Vascular, Head & Neck Theatre Team at Leeds General Infirmary. We’re looking for someone who brings energy, leadership and a passion for exceptional patient care to a service that is continually evolving.
Our team is proud to deliver a Monday to Friday service for patients undergoing:
arterial vascular surgery, sometimes combined with Interventional Radiology acute vascular surgery ENT and Maxillofacial procedures ranging from minor to major plus, capturing the needs of the local Leeds population and as a specialist tertiary centre for Head and Neck cancer treatment Interventional radiology surgery Elective MRIs The ENT service has the potential for expansion of an additional theatre from 2 days per week to 5 in the near future. We’re seeking an individual, desirably with experience in Vascular and/or Head & Neck surgery, who is ready to lead by example, support colleagues at all levels, and champion highquality, patientcentred care. You will be someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, communicates with confidence, and embraces innovation and change with a positive mindset. This role also plays a key part in developing others. You will be involved in teaching, assessing and mentoring team members, so a recognised teaching/assessing qualification — or a commitment to completing one within your first year — is essential.
We welcome applications from Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners with at least 18 months’ postregistration Band 5 experience, current UK NMC registration, and evidence of recent UK clinical practice. If you’re ready to bring fresh ideas, strong leadership and genuine enthusiasm to a team that’s passionate about what they do, we would love you to apply.
Why you should join our Team LTHT is a place where collaboration and genuine connection matter. We work closely with colleagues across the Trust and with our external partners because we believe that strong relationships help us give our staff the leadership, guidance and support they deserve — and, in turn, help us provide outstanding care for our patients.
We want LTHT to be the best possible place to work. That means listening to our people, understanding what they need and creating an environment where everyone feels valued. We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements that help our staff maintain a healthy balance between their work and personal lives, including their responsibilities as parents or carers. Our workforce is wonderfully diverse, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to thrive. We warmly welcome applications from all parts of our community, and we celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings.
JOB PURPOSE
As an experienced practitioner the jobholder will co-ordinate activities within the peri-operative environment ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within the department. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will play an essential role assisting Team Leader in leading and teaching the peri-operative teams throughout the 24 hour period. The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the peri-operative team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Team Leader.
Qualifications Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner, Recognised teaching/assessing qualification. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. Experience Significant experience Advanced Peri-operative Practitioner or equivalent, Clinical audit and standard setting, Working with a wide range of professional colleagues Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. Skills Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff, Time management skills, Recruitment and selection (desirable), Clinical leadership Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. Knowledge Insight into clinical speciality, Insight into current professional issues, Standards of professional practice Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. Personal Attributes
Professional and patient focused, Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking, Enthusiastic with the ability to lead and motivate, Excellent interpersonal skills Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. 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.
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.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant Advanced Peri-operative or equivalent experience within relevant specialty. Insight into clinical speciality. Insight into current professional issues, Standards of professional practice
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
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 Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)