Perioperative Practitioner

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; University City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner for Bexley Wing Theatres. The role involves contributing to peri-operative care across Upper GI, Gynae Oncology, Thoracic and Robotic theatres, in a dynamic teaching hospital setting.

The post requires flexible hours (08:00-18:00 with possibility of shifts) and a Passport to Practice-style preceptorship, supported by experienced practitioners.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or ODP-registered.
• Willing to undergo further training.
• Can work across Upper GI, Gynae Oncology, Thoracic and Robotic specialities.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop peri-operative care plans.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist in teaching and supervising learners and staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Operating Department Practitioner

Peri-operative care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse/ODP qualification

Job description

Contact Details

Name: Lauren Atkinson

Position: Bexley Wing Theatres Team Leader

Email: [e-mail]

Phone number: 0113 2065780

Shortlisting Date: 16.10.2026

Interview Date: 23.10.2026

Job Description

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:

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our Priorities

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes
• Sponsorship Eligibility

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.