Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1-year fixed term post within the Congenital Cardiology Catheter Labs at Leeds Childrens Hospital.
We are looking for registered nurses with relevant experience to join the team in one of the UKs leading childrens cardiology centres. The jobholder will become part of a multi-professional team caring for children and adults with complex cardiac background who are undergoing a variety of elective, urgent and emergency procedures.
Previous experience of surgical/cath lab/interventional radiology scrub is essential; however, a successful candidate will be supported in their new role through speciality specific training.
Main duties of the job
The job holder will work as a scrub nurse during a range of different procedures supporting the Interventional Cardiologist. You will manage the day-to-day flow of the elective list, adapting to changes as they arise, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical equipment through ongoing training. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to every patient.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work autonomously and have excellent communication and organisational skills. They must work with The Leeds Way and Trust values at the centre of their care, for both patients and colleagues. They must be able to demonstrate current and on-going personal development and evidence of their contribution to change management/service development within their current post.
About us
Leeds Childrens Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe and caters to every paediatric sub-specialty under one roof. It also has close links with the adult hospital, within the same building, which enables smooth transition of care from paediatrics to adults.
There are exciting times for the department as work is under way towards the building of a completely brand-new Leeds Childrens Hospital, which is expected to be opened in the year 2027. This will be a state-of-the-art childrens hospital and a centre of excellence, not only within the UK, but internationally.
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.
Details
Date posted
12 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
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-CHI-0466B
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an experienced practitioner the jobholder will co-ordinate activities within the cardiac catheter labs environment ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within the department. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The jobholder will play an essential role assisting Senior Sister/Team Leader in leading and teaching the cardiac catheter lab team. The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the cardiac catheter lab team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Team Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an experienced practitioner the jobholder will co-ordinate activities within the cardiac catheter labs environment ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within the department. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The jobholder will play an essential role assisting Senior Sister/Team Leader in leading and teaching the cardiac catheter lab team. The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the cardiac catheter lab team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Team Leader.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
* Compassionate and caring
* Capable of lateral thinking
* Positive attitude to change
* Flexible and adaptable
* Excellent written and verbal skills
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience within speciality
Desirable
* Service development and/or change management
* Experience in clinical audit and standard setting
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Paediatric or Adult)
* Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Post registration qualification in speciality
* Degree level education or working towards
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
* Compassionate and caring
* Capable of lateral thinking
* Positive attitude to change
* Flexible and adaptable
* Excellent written and verbal skills
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience within speciality
Desirable
* Service development and/or change management
* Experience in clinical audit and standard setting
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Paediatric or Adult)
* Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Post registration qualification in speciality
* Degree level education or working towards
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.
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.
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
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Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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