Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Clinical Practitioner (XR06)

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

Are you an existing Band 6 looking for a new challenge or asignificiatn experience at a band 5 role?

The Respiratory and Sleep Service in Leeds is home to innovative, advanced practice which enhances the lives of patients with conditions such as MND, NMD, COPD and sleep disordered breathing. This is delivered by an award winning and research active team. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sleep Service with a specialist band 6 to work in both our CPAP service for treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and our Home Ventilation service. The role is based mainly in outpatients with some inpatient work and home visits.

This post is 25.5 hours per week for a 12 months fixed term contract maternity cover.

For further information please contact Lisa Emmett or Martin Latham on Ext 66040 or via email lisaemmett@nhs.net / mlatham@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate has excellent communication and organisational skills and a passion for delivering the highest standard of care. You will be able to use the latest technology to provide treatment while maintaining the human touch. Youre not only a team player but also able to work and think independently. Some expertise in respiratory & sleep medicine would be desirable but is not essential. You must have a clean current driving licence and access to a vehicle. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who demonstrates all these characteristics to join our team.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north. At Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of 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

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

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9298-CRS-336

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

Work within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Conduct.

To fulfil the requirements as directed by the NMC or HCPC to maintain and revalidate registration

Deliver a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies.

Provides, receives and interprets complex information to enable delivery of appropriate interventions of care

Independently assess, diagnose, prioritise, treat and safely discharge patients in accordance with agreed protocols.

Act as a referral agent and co-ordinator of care provision.

Establishes effective multi-agency collaboration across the primary/secondary interface to meet the needs of the patients.

To promote heath giving health promotion advice when and where appropriate.

Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the department team.

Maintain a safe working environment.

Support the line manager in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, and promote evidence based best practice.

Work closely with Research and Innovation to promote research, disseminate outcomes and findings to support evidence-based practice

To maintain accurate, detailed written records in accordance with the NMC and LTHT policies and guidelines.

Ensure the safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.

Undertake audit/research as required.

Actively promote and use the Leeds Improvement Method to improve the quality and safety of the service

Service development in line with local/National initiatives.

Child & vulnerable adult protection.

Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need

Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies.

Education and Training

Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area.

Participate in own and others appraisals

Undertake mandatory and priority training within the required time scales

Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes.

Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills.

Participate in clinical supervision.

Managerial

Working with the line manager to provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working.

Support the line manager in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix.

In conjunction with the line manager closely monitor bank and agency usage.

Support the line manager in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events.

Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

Work within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Conduct.

To fulfil the requirements as directed by the NMC or HCPC to maintain and revalidate registration

Deliver a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies.

Provides, receives and interprets complex information to enable delivery of appropriate interventions of care

Independently assess, diagnose, prioritise, treat and safely discharge patients in accordance with agreed protocols.

Act as a referral agent and co-ordinator of care provision.

Establishes effective multi-agency collaboration across the primary/secondary interface to meet the needs of the patients.

To promote heath giving health promotion advice when and where appropriate.

Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the department team.

Maintain a safe working environment.

Support the line manager in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, and promote evidence based best practice.

Work closely with Research and Innovation to promote research, disseminate outcomes and findings to support evidence-based practice

To maintain accurate, detailed written records in accordance with the NMC and LTHT policies and guidelines.

Ensure the safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.

Undertake audit/research as required.

Actively promote and use the Leeds Improvement Method to improve the quality and safety of the service

Service development in line with local/National initiatives.

Child & vulnerable adult protection.

Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need

Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies.

Education and Training

Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area.

Participate in own and others appraisals

Undertake mandatory and priority training within the required time scales

Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes.

Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills.

Participate in clinical supervision.

Managerial

Working with the line manager to provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working.

Support the line manager in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix.

In conjunction with the line manager closely monitor bank and agency usage.

Support the line manager in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events.

Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse /Physiotherapist
Evidence of Post graduate education or equivalent professional development
Recognised Practitioner qualification or evidence of completion of a competency based clinical assessment and examination of patients knowledge and skills package
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience within speciality
Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Insight into clinical speciality
Understanding of quality improvement practice
An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
Able to training to groups of staff
Time management skills and clinical leadership
Able to clinically assess and examine patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse /Physiotherapist
Evidence of Post graduate education or equivalent professional development
Recognised Practitioner qualification or evidence of completion of a competency based clinical assessment and examination of patients knowledge and skills package
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience within speciality
Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Insight into clinical speciality
Understanding of quality improvement practice
An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
Able to training to groups of staff
Time management skills and clinical leadership
Able to clinically assess and examine patients

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.

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)

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)