Perioperative Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 5 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 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.

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.

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.

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…