Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
12/03/2025
Planned Interview
Date
19/03/2025
The
Abdominal Medicine and Surgery (AMS) CSU are seeking to recruit an
innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who is passionate
about delivering high-quality compassionate care into the role of Advanced
Surgical Care Practitioner within the Hepatobiliary Surgery and National
Organ Retrieval Service services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder with be expected to perform duties at an expert level with a high
degree of clinical skill and knowledge, delivering independent assessment,
clinical examination, diagnosis, clinical decision making an planning of
treatment and care.
The
post holder will be able to independently perform specific operative
procedures within agreed protocols and competently assist in operative
procedures under the clinical supervision provided by a Consultant Surgeon.
The
post holder will act as a medical associate professional (MAP) on the
National Organ Retrieval (NORS) team undertaking abdominal organ procurement
for NHS Blood and Transplant at Hospital Trusts UK wide & non-UK Hospitals
The
post holder will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team
and will play an integral role in the operating/strategic development of the
service.
About us
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country,
offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with
excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation
for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
Our
vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This
is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we
are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best
outcomes for our patients.
AMS
is the largest CSU at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, and we aim to
deliver the highest quality service for our patients. Leeds has a reputation
for clinical excellence as the largest teaching hospital in Europe. We are
committed to working in line with the values described in The Leeds Way to
make work rewarding as well as challenging.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advanced
Surgical Care Practitioner - National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS)
Join
our leading Transplant Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!
Are
you a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP)
looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? The largest Clinical Service Unit (CSU)
within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT), a renowned supra-regional liver
and renal transplant centre, is seeking a passionate individual to join our
innovative National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS) team for a 6-month
secondment.
About
the Role:
This
exciting opportunity will see you working as part of a small, dedicated, and
highly professional team within our transplant service. As a key member of NORS, you will play a
vital role in facilitating organ donation, working across professional
boundaries and undertaking traditional medical roles. This position offers a
unique chance to lead the pathway in inter-professional practice,
collaborating with a wide range of professionals across various hospital sites,
sometimes nationwide.
What
We Offer:
Be
part of something extraordinary: Contribute to a life-saving service within a
leading transplant centre.
Professional
growth: Develop your skills and experience in a dynamic and challenging
environment.
Collaborative
teamwork: Work alongside a dedicated and supportive team of experts.
Innovation:
Be part of a forward-thinking service committed to advancing organ donation
and transplantation.
Travel
opportunities: Experience working in diverse hospital settings across the
country.
About
You:
Significant
experience as a Surgical Care Practitioner.
Passion
for your role and a commitment to providing the highest quality care.
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
A
strong collaborative approach and the ability to engage effectively with
multidisciplinary teams.
Adaptability
and resilience to thrive in a constantly evolving environment.
We
would welcome applications from interested candidates who would be interested
in a job share role with the their existing role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advanced
Surgical Care Practitioner - National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS)
Join
our leading Transplant Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!
Are
you a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP)
looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? The largest Clinical Service Unit (CSU)
within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT), a renowned supra-regional liver
and renal transplant centre, is seeking a passionate individual to join our
innovative National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS) team for a 6-month
secondment.
About
the Role:
This
exciting opportunity will see you working as part of a small, dedicated, and
highly professional team within our transplant service. As a key member of NORS, you will play a
vital role in facilitating organ donation, working across professional
boundaries and undertaking traditional medical roles. This position offers a
unique chance to lead the pathway in inter-professional practice,
collaborating with a wide range of professionals across various hospital sites,
sometimes nationwide.
What
We Offer:
Be
part of something extraordinary: Contribute to a life-saving service within a
leading transplant centre.
Professional
growth: Develop your skills and experience in a dynamic and challenging
environment.
Collaborative
teamwork: Work alongside a dedicated and supportive team of experts.
Innovation:
Be part of a forward-thinking service committed to advancing organ donation
and transplantation.
Travel
opportunities: Experience working in diverse hospital settings across the
country.
About
You:
Significant
experience as a Surgical Care Practitioner.
Passion
for your role and a commitment to providing the highest quality care.
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
A
strong collaborative approach and the ability to engage effectively with
multidisciplinary teams.
Adaptability
and resilience to thrive in a constantly evolving environment.
We
would welcome applications from interested candidates who would be interested
in a job share role with the their existing role.
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Advanced Clinical expertise
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high pressure environment
- Ability to work in unfamiliar environments, Trusts, Hospitals within and outside the UK as part of the NORS retrieval service.
- Evidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations where life-changing events are being communicated and clinically managed.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Demonstrable education and training within the clinical environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
- MSc in Surgical Care Practice -accredited by Royal College of Surgeons or (PG diploma in Surgical Care Practice for those with other Masters qualification
- Evidence of CPD in a relevant specialty
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Advanced Clinical expertise
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high pressure environment
- Ability to work in unfamiliar environments, Trusts, Hospitals within and outside the UK as part of the NORS retrieval service.
- Evidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations where life-changing events are being communicated and clinically managed.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Demonstrable education and training within the clinical environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
- MSc in Surgical Care Practice -accredited by Royal College of Surgeons or (PG diploma in Surgical Care Practice for those with other Masters qualification
- Evidence of CPD in a relevant specialty
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
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.
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.
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).
