Specialist Perioperative Practitioner

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. 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 - Essential Criteria

Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner, Recognised teaching / assessing qualification

Significant perioperative or equivalent experience within relevant specialty.

Insight into clinical speciality.

Insight into current professional issues.

Standards of professional practice.

Awareness of Clinical Audit and Standard Setting.

Experience - Desirable

Broad based experience.

Caring and motivated

Reliable and trustworthy

Willingness to learn and develop their role

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

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Name: Nicola Jennings Position: Team Leader Email: nicolajennings@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 3924636 Shortlisting Date: 05/10/2026 Interview Date: 19/10/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Registered Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic and Spinal Theatre Team at Chapel Allerton Hospital, part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Working within our busy Elective Surgical Hub, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality perioperative care for patients undergoing a wide range of orthopaedic and spinal procedures. Our department currently comprises four elective operating theatres and is undergoing an exciting expansion programme, with two additional theatres currently being built, creating opportunities to influence and support the future development of the service.

As a Band 6 Practitioner, you will be expected to provide visible clinical leadership, support the development of colleagues, and contribute to service improvement whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient care. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about elective surgery, demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills, and thrive as part of a multidisciplinary team. Current registration with the NMC or HCPC is essential for all registered professional roles.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated 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 supporting service improvement and innovation.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective perioperative care to patients undergoing elective orthopaedic and spinal procedures. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver individualised patient care, contribute to service development initiatives, and support the maintenance of high clinical and governance standards. You will participate in audit and quality improvement activities to ensure compliance with governance requirements and best practice standards.

As a Band 6 practitioner, you will coordinate the day-to-day activities of the theatre team, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times to support safe and efficient patient care. You will provide visible clinical leadership and support to registered and unregistered staff, apprentices, students and learners within the department, promoting a positive learning culture and supporting workforce development. You will also play a key role in maintaining high standards of patient care, service delivery and team performance within our growing Elective Surgical Hub.

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

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. 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 - Essential Criteria

Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner, Recognised teaching / assessing qualification

Significant perioperative or equivalent experience within relevant specialty.

Insight into clinical speciality.

Insight into current professional issues.

Standards of professional practice.

Awareness of Clinical Audit and Standard Setting.

Experience - Desirable

Broad based experience.

Skills & behaviours - Essential

Caring and motivated

Reliable and trustworthy

Willingness to learn and develop their role

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

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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