Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
About the Company
We are one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in Europe and we provide healthcare and specialist services for people from the city of Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber and beyond.
We play an important role in the training and education of medical, nursing and dental students, and are a centre of world-class research and pioneering new treatments.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals has a budget of £1.4 billion and employs around 20,000 people.
Our care and clinical expertise is delivered from seven hospitals on five sites, and they are all joined by our vision to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This includes St James's University Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds Dental Institute, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital.
Our staff helped to define the values and behaviours that we should work to, and this has become known as The Leeds Way. This forms the foundation of our culture, our ethos and how we work every day.
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Job Title
- Quality Improvement Manager (XN08)
- Job Description
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Job Summary
Expected Shortlisting Date:
02/04/2025
Planned Interview Date
11/04/2025
This is a fixed term post for 12 months and present potential secondment opportunities for individuals to further develop their project management, leadership and accreditation skills experience whilst working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. It is also an opportunity to work alongside corporate operations colleagues and learn more about organisation and our partners.
Leadership of the operational planning, mobilisation, quality and accreditation of the CDCs is the main focus for these roles, working with clinical and operational colleagues to identify and track benefits of the programme and to develop the strategic plan for CDCs within Leeds for the benefit of our population as well as delivering on the accreditation for the programme. The role will also include ensuring key measures of success, tracking productivity and utilisation, seeking opportunities to implement improvements to ensure efficient use of resources which include establishing and running effective programme management systems for delivering the programme deliverables. A key drive for these roles will be to develop and implement is the embed the CDC service within business as usual for CSUs and corporate functions with a clear understanding of the benefits to time, budget and quality standards as well as accreditation for the service.
Main duties of the job
As programme leaders, you will be required to analyse and interpret hospital performance and quality data, policies and guidelines and work closely with other networks and CDCs, in particular to understand development of the business and the workforce and accreditation process. NHSE have stipulated that CDCs are to be accredited within 2 years of being set up so a key role for the quality improvement manager will be to ensure that robust management systems are in place during the planning period to achieve the strategic and operational quality improvement for the CDC with an aim to gain accreditation through UKAS.
Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be important for your engagement with multidisciplinary teams across the system including clinical and non-clinical services to ensure a fully operational business as usual model is in place by March 2026.
This is a large and complex programme providing the necessary levels of assurance to senior programme leads regarding delivery milestones of this programme and ensuring efficient risk management is a key priority.
These are full-time roles and will be primarily office based with a requirement to work across other LTHT sites and the existing CDCs (Seacroft, Armley, Beeston) and will require an immediate start.
About Us
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
13 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-TEX-0072
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To provide expert quality improvement and change management consultancy to the CDC (Community Diagnostics Centre) leading on the quality and delivery of the programme and ensuring that accreditation is delivered as part of the programme and that it is fit for purpose. Working with the Directors of Operations, Planning, Finance and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure timescales are met and service benefits realised. The quality improvement manager will ensure that robust management systems are in place during the planning period to achieve the strategic and operational quality Improvement for the CDC with an aim to gain accreditation through UKAS. UKAS is working with NHS England to establish a project to develop Accreditation for Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs).
NHSE have stipulated that CDCs are to be accredited within 2 years of being set up. Over 170 CDCs have already been approved by NHSE to operate services which may include pathology, phlebotomy, point of care testing, diagnostic imaging, and physiological science services. As the national accreditation body, UKAS is the only organisation recognised to provide accreditation across healthcare diagnostic and scientific services. UKAS will now work with host Trusts and CDC providers to determine the most suitable approach to deliver accreditation across the relevant disciplines, and the scope and the timeframes that services are planning to work to.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide expert quality improvement and change management consultancy to the CDC (Community Diagnostics Centre) leading on the quality and delivery of the programme and ensuring that accreditation is delivered as part of the programme and that it is fit for purpose. Working with the Directors of Operations, Planning, Finance and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure timescales are met and service benefits realised. The quality improvement manager will ensure that robust management systems are in place during the planning period to achieve the strategic and operational quality Improvement for the CDC with an aim to gain accreditation through UKAS. UKAS is working with NHS England to establish a project to develop Accreditation for Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs).
NHSE have stipulated that CDCs are to be accredited within 2 years of being set up. Over 170 CDCs have already been approved by NHSE to operate services which may include pathology, phlebotomy, point of care testing, diagnostic imaging, and physiological science services. As the national accreditation body, UKAS is the only organisation recognised to provide accreditation across healthcare diagnostic and scientific services. UKAS will now work with host Trusts and CDC providers to determine the most suitable approach to deliver accreditation across the relevant disciplines, and the scope and the timeframes that services are planning to work to.
Person Specification
Other Criteria Essential
Managers are required to carry out their duties in a manner which complies with the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers Directions 2002.
Skills & Behaviours Essential
Promotes a patient centred organisational culture.
Desirable
Accountable for own actions & the consequences of interventions with individuals & groups.
Experience Essential
Substantial experience working at a senior manager/ Matron le...
Leeds, United Kingdom
On site
25-03-2025
- Company Name
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Job Title
- Science Manufacturing Technician Higher Level (XR05)
- Job Description
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Job Summary
We are a specialist branch of Pharmacy that works tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring life changing and lifesaving medications and treatments are prepared, this particular role is pivotal to achieving this.
We are whole heartedly committed to continuing and nurturing the legacy of the NHS, by working together as a team to place patient care at the highest priority, essentially placing patient care above personal gain.
This position is a great opportunity to either start a career in Aseptics or develop further within this specialised discipline.
You will ideally be ambitious, self-motivated, committed, dynamic and have good practical skills, as this is a 'hands on' role.
If these are qualities you possess, then we would love to hear from you.
As the successful candidate you must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as working within a team.
In return for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity to further develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. The Pharmacy department is committed to on-going development ensuring you can reach your full potential.
For a genuinely special and rewarding career, prepare to make a difference and apply to join Preparative Services and start your Aseptics journey.
Expected Shortlisting Date
16/04/2025
Planned Interview Date
07/05/2025
Main duties of the job
This is a varied role working across both Aseptic Units (SJUH and LGI).
The day-to-day running of the department, managing workflow, managing the rota and ensuring the service runs efficiently is the main duty of this role
Other aspects of the role include preparing the variety of IV medicines we produce, supervising this production, working in our outer or inner support areas and also ensuring a sterile environment is maintained within the Aseptic Units by following a stringent cleaning and monitoring schedule.
In return for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity to further develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. We are committed to on-going development of our staff ensuring you can reach your full potential.
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.
MMPS is nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilities span the provision and use of medicines across all patient pathways. We offer a range of diverse opportunities to all our staff - https://youtu.be/yxygQFQZcr0.
Our vision is Making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines and we are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and staff.
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
26 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-MMP-369
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Working as an experienced qualified Science Manufacturing Technician the post holder will contribute to the efficient delivery of the Pharmaceutical Service to patients, wards and departments both within the Trust and to other healthcare organisations.
Working under guidance of SOPs, GMP, COSHH, the post holder will:-
Aseptically manufacture and issue medicines to patients ensuring that all the necessary information is available.
Aseptically manufacture clinical trial medication and complete all required documentation following the defined Standard Operating Procedures.
Aseptically manufacture specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records.
Dispense controlled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurate and up to date.
Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded, using them to aseptically manufacture products.
Carry out pre and in-processing checking within Preparative Services
Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and informing patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays
Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control is recorded using the appropriate paper or electronic system.
Answer queries from nurses and other healthcare professional, within limit of authority referring where required.
Promote good communications between Pharmacy and Ward staff to ensure a safe, efficient and cost-effective medicines service.
Assist in the training of all Preparative Services staff, Pre-registration Technicians, Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and pre-registration Pharmacists.
Participate in recruitment and selection of junior technical staff
Prioritise workload and analyse situations to resolve problems
Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence and supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Technicians and Pharmacy Service Assistants by maintaining standards of service, ensuring completion of all specified documentation and briefing staff to inform them of any changes in working practice
Contribute to departmental forward planning.
Identify own development and training needs and keep up to date with all national codes of practice, standards, and relevant legislation.
Adhere strictly to working procedures and departmental policies both for drug supply and security.
Comply with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and Clinical waste management.
Participate in the weekend, evening and Bank Holiday rota
Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required
Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician qualification
Proven post qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Evidence of post registration CPD
Qualified pre and in-process checker within Preparative Services
Experience of supervising and training staff.
Experience of service development
Job Description Job Responsibilities
Working as an experienced qualified...
Leeds, United Kingdom
On site
27-03-2025
- Company Name
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Job Title
- Solution Architect (XN09)
- Job Description
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Job Summary
Expected Shortlisting Date
05/05/2025
Planned Interview Date
19/05/2025
Join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in delivering cutting-edge digital transformation!
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is dedicated to driving digital innovation that improves patient outcomes and streamlines hospital operations. Our mission is to implement cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance clinical efficiency, ensure patient safety, and support the delivery of world-class healthcare.
As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in supporting the procurement and implementation of both a replacement Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) system and a new Patient Administration System (PAS). Reporting to the Head of Project Management Office, you will lead the technical strategy, ensuring alignment with NHS England standards and the Trusts Informatics Strategy while helping to shape the future of digital healthcare across LTHT.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact digital transformation programme within one of the UKs leading NHS Trusts, helping to modernise critical hospital systems and improve patient safety.
Your Role Will Involve
Defining the technical requirements, integration plans, and migration strategies for the new ePMA and PAS systems.
Leading the technical discovery and evaluation process for both systems, ensuring they meet clinical, operational, and IT requirements.
Main duties of the job
Leading the technical discovery process, identifying requirements, dependencies, and constraints for the replacement ePMA and PAS systems.
Developing integration specifications to ensure seamless interoperability with existing NHS systems, including EHRs, pharmacy systems, and national NHS platforms.
Collaborating with DIT, MMPS, clinical stakeholders, and third-party suppliers to assess potential solutions and their impact on patient care. Supporting the IT/Cyber working group, ensuring robust security, compliance, and resilience for both ePMA and PAS platforms.
Producing high-level and low-level technical designs to include system components, integrations, data flows and technology stack. Conducting risk assessments and contributing to the business case for procurement approval.
Engaging with clinical and operational teams to document technical and infrastructure needs, ensuring the new systems meet the evolving needs of the Trust.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work, where The Leeds Way Valuesputting patients first, being fair, accountable, collaborative, and empoweredguide everything we do.
The Digital Information Technology (DIT) team is at the forefront of digital innovation, responsible for implementing and managing IT solutions that drive efficiency and improve patient outcomes.
As a Solution Architect, you will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team leading the procurement and implementation of LTHTs next-generation ePMA and PAS platforms. This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital healthcare within one of the UKs largest and most ambitious NHS Trusts.
We are looking for passionate individuals with a strong technical background in healthcare IT, system integration, and solution architecture to help modernise our hospital infrastructure and improve patient care across Leeds.
Ready to help transform digital healthcare at LTHT? Apply today!
Date posted
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-MMP-371
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and advert wording for further information on the job description and role requirements.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and advert wording for further information on the job description and role requirements.
Person Specification
Requirements
Additional Requirements Essential
Experience defining and implementing strategic and operational enterprise architecture planning within a complex organisation, particularly in ePMA and PAS deployments.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Advanced data management, reporting, and system integration skills relevant to NHS digital projects.
Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and research into emerging healthcare IT standards and technologies.
Ability to travel when required for stakeholder meetings and project implementation across NHS sites.
Skills & behaviours Essential
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and providing guidance in technical decision-making.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and persuade stakeholders across clinical, operational, and IT functions
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including formal presentations to senior stakeholders.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and resolve highly complex IT challenges, particularly in NHS digital transformation and system integration.
Strategic thinking ability to proactively identify risks, assess long-term architectural impacts, and resolve problems before escalation.
Ability to balance short-term delivery needs with long-term strategic architectural decisions to support NHS digital strategy.
Strong understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality regulations, including compliance with NHS Digital standards.
Experience influencing and reconciling conflicting views regarding IT projects and digital strategies in healthcare settings.
Desirable
Ability to work within legal and regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with NHS and industry standards.
Experience providing professional supervision and mentorship to technical staff within NHS or large-scale healthcare projects.
Ability to work effectively with suppliers and vendors, ensuring technical assurance, value for money, and compliance with NHS procurement frameworks.
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent higher education qualification in a relevant field.
Industry-based Architecture Certification (e.g., IT Architect Certification, TOGAF Certification, or Master of Enterprise Architecture).
Evidence of management development through Continuous Professional Development and/or formal management courses.
Desirable
ITIL qualification and experience working to ITIL standards
Relevant healthcare IT certifications (e.g., NHS Digital Enterprise Architecture training, Digital Health Leadership Academy).
Experience Essential
Extensive experience as a solution, technical, or integration architect in a complex digital environment, working with diverse techno...
Leeds, United Kingdom
On site
02-04-2025
- Company Name
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Job Title
- Trainee Healthcare Scientist (XR06)
- Job Description
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Job Summary
Expected Shortlisting Date
28/04/2025
Planned Interview Date
07/05/2025
Are you a registered Healthcare Scientist with the AHCS, or completing your undergraduate Healthcare Science degree programme this academic year and are looking to specialise in Echocardiography?
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed term full-time training post in echocardiography, starting in October 2025. You will be trained by expert Cardiac Physiologists/Clinical Scientists in the British Society of Echocardiography accredited department to become highly skilled in performing and reporting cardiac ultrasound diagnostic procedures.
This opportunity is part of the Echocardiography Training Program developed by the National School of Healthcare Science (NSH and fully funded by NHS England.
Successful ETP trainees will be trained to BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography from University of Newcastle.
Applicants for this programme are required to have a 1st or 2:1 in either an undergraduate honours degree (including an integrated master's degree) in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or a relevant scientific subject such as Biology, Human Biology or Sports Science and registration with the AHCS.
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Echocardiographer will be employed for a fixed term of 18 months during which time they will work through a program of learning. In conjunction with and supported by the Designated Training Officer, the Trainee Echocardiographer will be responsible for their own progression through the training program, completing a mixture of work based competence and experience in NHS scientific departments, completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the NSHCS Curriculum Library, undertaking the complementary academic Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography and preparing for and completing the BSE Transthoracic Accreditation process. This will be combined with an academic program at Post Graduate level over the first year of the program. The academic programme is delivered by the University of Newcastle and the trainee will attend fortnight academic block visits twice during the first year, travel and accommodation provided.
At all times the Trainee Echocardiographer is expected to work within standard operating policies and procedures of the host department and NHS organisation and adhere to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction, confidentiality, patient care and dignity, and respect for equality and diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution.
About Us
Come and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
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
04 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-CRS-265
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must possess the relevant qualifications, training and experience as outlined in the person specification.
The trainee will work closely with the training coordinator/officer and more senior members of staff to follow the curriculum for the Echocardiography Training Programme.
The trainee will work in specified areas of the department and be responsible to the Designated Training Coordinator/Officer for their own work and progression through the scheme.
All trainees will be expected to travel to national academic and other courses throughout their training - in some cases this may involve overnight and/or residential stays. Trainees will undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography at a designated academic institution specific for the training pathway.
The Trainee Will Undertake The Full Training Programme To Progress Through The Academic And Practical Elements Of The Training Scheme. In So Doing They Will Learn How To Perform And Interpret Clinical And Specialist Scientific Processes Underpinned By Theoretical And Applied Knowledge And Practical Experience And Will Learn How To:
Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations.
Perform specialised diagnostics investigations.
Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients.
Analyse and interpret and data compare investigative and clinical options.
Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients.
Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace.
Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs.
Participate in the training and development of both external university students and junior team members.
Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience.
Assist the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and other senior members of the team in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of the cardiothoracic diagnostic service.
Scientific and Clinical Practice
Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations as appropriate to the role.
Acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out.
Interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations, and measurements in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and quality systems.
Comment and advise on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements.
Assist in the provision of advice to medical, nursing, and other heal...
Leeds, United Kingdom
On site
10-04-2025