About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and patient centred individuals to join Colorectal Admissions team, based at St Jamess Hospital. The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing a service for elective and planned admissions and providing support to patients, relatives, and clinical teams, ensuring that the pathway is as seamless as possible for patients.
Applicants should have a responsible attitude, be proactive, and demonstrate using initiative. Excellent communication skills are essential to the success of this role as you will be required to liaise with staff members across the multi-disciplinary team. The postholder will be communicating with patients and a wide range of NHS workforce scheduling patients onto theatre software and complying with 6-4-2.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an organised, proactive, and patient-focused individual who can thrive in a busy healthcare environment. You will bring:
The ability to work flexibly and be able to adapt to the changing demands within the team.
To be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people including patients, families, medical staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Willingness to undergo all training requirements necessary for the post.
To be able to prioritise and manage a variety of tasks with competing deadlines.
To be able to work effectively as part of a team.
To escalate issues that the postholder is unable to solve, to the appropriate senior member of staff.
Experience in dealing with the general public and liaison with healthcare professionals.
Experience of using IT applications in a Windows based environment and email, or the willingness to learn.
Experience using LTHT systems 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 Courtney Collins Position Assistant Business Manager Email [email protected] Phone number Shortlisting Date: 17/11/2026 Interview Date: 26/11/2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and patient centred individuals to join Colorectal Admissions team, based at St James’s Hospital.
Why you should join our Team
Our Colorectal team is friendly, collaborative and committed to living The Leeds Way values. You will be joining a team where your contribution is valued and where you will work alongside experienced colleagues who are keen to support and develop one another.
What makes our team special is the opportunity to be closely involved in multidisciplinary working that has a real impact on patient outcomes. We offer a welcoming team culture, structured induction, ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills within a complex and rewarding clinical environment. If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your work makes a genuine difference, we encourage you to apply.
What you will bring to the role
- The ability to work flexibly and be able to adapt to the changing demands within the team.
- To be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people including patients, families, medical staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Willingness to undergo all training requirements necessary for the post.
- To be able to prioritise and manage a variety of tasks with competing deadlines.
- To be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- To escalate issues that the postholder is unable to solve, to the appropriate senior member of staff.
- Experience in dealing with the general public and liaison with healthcare professionals.
- Experience of using IT applications in a Windows based environment and email, or the willingness to learn.
- Experience using LTHT systems
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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)