Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Operating Department Practitioner to join the team in Rutherford Brachytherapy Theatres. The successful candidate will have substantial band 5 experience of working in a theatre environment and be able to demonstrate clinical skills within a busy specialised unit. Rutherford Brachytherapy Theatres is a busy highly specialised Oncology Day Surgery Unit. Situated in the Leeds Cancer Centre at SJUH, we treat approximately 130 patients per month in the theatre suite. The department is currently open 7:30am to 6pm each weekday. We care for complex Oncology patients with a variety of diagnoses. The Department provides an established and internationally renowned Gynaecology and Prostate Brachytherapy service. As a multi-disciplinary team comprising of clinicians, theatre staff, radiographers and medical scientists we deliver optimum, high quality, patient focused treatment with favourable results. The department offers a dedicated adult Oncology CVAD insertion and removal service which is in is in high demand. We also accommodate a pain list for patients requiring specialist intervention for their pain control. Main duties of the job You will be expected to rotate around admission, theatre scrub and circulating along with recovery and discharge. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, theatre staff, radiographers and medical physicists all providing specialist treatment and patient support. We are a flexible workforce allowing practitioners to work across all aspects of the day-case patients pathway - admission, the peri-operative phase and recovery and discharge. This provides variety and the opportunity to increase your skills set. The post-holder is expected to use their experience in supporting and training other qualified professionals, trainees and visitors. About us Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Commitment to delivering high quality evidence based care Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to the clinical area, valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and creative working environment Commitment to own development and the development of junior staff 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 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 a year Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9298-NUR-621 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 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 within the oncology CSU.. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical - Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust guidelines and policies - Maintain a clean, secure and safe working environment - Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of Peri-operative care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept - Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information - Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient - Acts in accordance with the professional code of conduct - Participate in the theatre on call rota, as required. - Undertake duties in other departments as and when required by service demands Education and Training - Keep up to date with developments, advances and research in individualised patient care and participate in research/educational programmes relating to professional issues - Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area - Assist in the training and education of learners and other staff - Actively participate in the development of own personal development plan and performance review - Participate in mandatory training annually Managerial - Participate in the coordination of departmental activities as required - Demonstrate prudent use of resources. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Commitment to the development of peri-operative practice within the clinical setting Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to maintain high standards of care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies Commitment to self development Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean environment 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 within the oncology CSU.. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical - Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust guidelines and policies - Maintain a clean, secure and safe working environment - Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of Peri-operative care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept - Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information - Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient - Acts in accordance with the professional code of conduct - Participate in the theatre on call rota, as required. - Undertake duties in other departments as and when required by service demands Education and Training - Keep up to date with developments, advances and research in individualised patient care and participate in research/educational programmes relating to professional issues - Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area - Assist in the training and education of learners and other staff - Actively participate in the development of own personal development plan and performance review - Participate in mandatory training annually Managerial - Participate in the coordination of departmental activities as required - Demonstrate prudent use of resources. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Commitment to the development of peri-operative practice within the clinical setting Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to maintain high standards of care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies Commitment to self development Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean environment Person Specification Experience Essential Understanding of the principles of patient centred care. At least 12 months post qualification theatre experience as a scrub nurse or anaesthetic practitioner Desirable Awareness of speciality Skills & behaviours Essential Scrub and anaesthetic skills Team player Communication skills Ability to act professionally at all times Organisational skills/Time management skills Team player Communication skills Ability to act professionally at all times Desirable Good written and verbal skills Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members 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 Person Specification Experience Essential Understanding of the principles of patient centred care. At least 12 months post qualification theatre experience as a scrub nurse or anaesthetic practitioner Desirable Awareness of speciality Skills & behaviours Essential Scrub and anaesthetic skills Team player Communication skills Ability to act professionally at all times Organisational skills/Time management skills Team player Communication skills Ability to act professionally at all times Desirable Good written and verbal skills Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members 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 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 St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)