Perioperative Practitioner

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.

Interview Date: week commencing 19/10/2026

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

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.

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