Job summary POP Wharfedale Theatres, Scrub and Anaesthetics Would you like to be part of a highly motivated, forward thinking and hardworking team? Then why not come and join us? Wharfedale Theatres is a fantastic place to work It is a busy, self-contained surgical day unit (Elective care Hub)at Wharfedale General Hospital in the market town of Otley outside Leeds. Now is an exciting time to join us as we have recently opened 2 new operating theatres so expanding in both size and in the complexity of cases we deliver. Our patients receive a high standard of care from a highly motivated, forward-thinking team. We have supportive management who take a vested interest in their colleagues. We cover a wide range of specialities which results in a varied and interesting workload, no two days are the same. There is the opportunity to keep skills up to date in anaesthetics, scrub and recovery. Main duties of the job POP Wharfedale Theatres, Scrub and Anaesthetics Would you like to be part of a highly motivated, forward thinking and hardworking team? Then why not come and join us? Wharfedale Theatres is a fantastic place to work It is a busy, self-contained surgical day unit (Elective care Hub)at Wharfedale General Hospital in the market town of Otley outside Leeds. Now is an exciting time to join us as we have recently opened 2 new operating theatres so expanding in both size and in the complexity of cases we deliver. Our patients receive a high standard of care from a highly motivated, forward-thinking team. We have supportive management who take a vested interest in their colleagues. We cover a wide range of specialities which results in a varied and interesting workload, no two days are the same. There is the opportunity to keep skills up to date in anaesthetics, scrub and recovery. About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number C9298-NUR-623 Job locations Wharfedale General Hospital Newall Carr Road Otley West Yorkshire LS21 2LY Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY 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. Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY 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. Person Specification 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 Desirable Capable of lateral thinking Additional Requirements Essential 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. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Willing to undergo training as necessary Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff Experience Essential Current issues in health care Understanding of the principles of patient centred care Desirable Awareness of speciality, Previous theatre experience, anaesthetic / scrub skills Person Specification 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 Desirable Capable of lateral thinking Additional Requirements Essential 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. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Willing to undergo training as necessary Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff Experience Essential Current issues in health care Understanding of the principles of patient centred care Desirable Awareness of speciality, Previous theatre experience, anaesthetic / scrub skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Wharfedale General Hospital Newall Carr Road Otley West Yorkshire LS21 2LY Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)