Job summary
Are you an existing Band 6 looking for a new challenge or an experienced band 5 with a minimum of two years clinical experience?
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 /
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.
Details
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
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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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