Surgical Care Practitioner

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Cardiac Surgical Care Practitioner to join the Cardiac Surgical Team at the Leeds General Infirmary. This is an exciting time to join the Cardiac Surgical Service in Leeds as it is undergoing a programme of improvement and you will have the opportunity to help support this service through this development. A wide range of Cardiac Surgical procedures are carried out at the Leeds General Infirmary for patients with Acquired, Congenital and Adult Congenital Heart Disease.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the cardiac surgical team supporting the CSU in the delivery of key performance targets particularly the quality and experience agenda. You will support the teams to create an environment of continuous quality improvement ensuring that the delivery of patient care is regularly reviewed and that service developments are implemented when necessary. Self-motivation is essential along with passion, drive and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and the wider NHS. Excellent communication skills are essential to be able to influence and negotiate. Quality and safety will be your priority. For further information and an informal discussion please contact Tracy Massey Deputy Perfusion Manager 0113 3925342.

About us

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.

Details

• Date posted: 23 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001539
• Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Why you should join our Team

The jobholder will practice under the guidance and direction of the Consultant Surgeon, participating and assisting in operative procedures, pre and post-operative care as necessary. The job holder will in partnership with the Matron, Theatre Coordinators, Perioperative Team Leaders and Specialist Perioperative Practitioners to provide education, training, and practice development within the surgical speciality peri- operative team based within the operating theatres.

The jobholder will monitor and improve standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence based practice, teaching and supporting colleagues, and will provide skilled professional leadership. The jobholder will actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda within the clinical management teams.

The job holder will maintain a visible and professional presence where patients, families, carers and staff can access for advice and support regarding pre, intra and post-operative care.

What you will bring to the role

Criteria:

Registered Nurse Level 1 or 2 or Registered Operating Department Practitioner.

Recognised Surgical Care Practitioner Qualification

Evidence of CPD in a relevant specialty

Evidence of post-graduate study

Extensive experience working within a theatre environment

Evidence of on-going professional development

Demonstrable education and training within the clinical environment

Clinical audit and standard setting

Evidence of managing and leading staff

Previous experience as a Surgical Assistant (Desirable)

Advanced clinical expertise and surgical procedure skills

Advanced communication and leadership skills

Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teaching and assessing skills

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

For questions about this job, contact:

Tracy Massey

Deputy Clinical Perfusion Manager

tracy.massey@nhs.net

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.