Job summary

The Burn Centre at Pinderfields provides specialist care to patients who have sustained thermal injury or skin loss disorders. We are a regional centre of excellence and part of the Northern Burn Care Operational Delivery Network. We receive referrals from across Yorkshire, Humber and North Lincolnshire and cover a geographical catchment population of approximately 5 million.

The centre includes a 7 bedded in-patient area of which 2 are dedicated burn ICU beds.

We have a busy ambulatory care unit and also provide an outreach service to patients across the region.

We are looking to appoint a full time band 4 Nursing Associate to work in the busy burn ambulatory care unit. This exciting role is to support the smooth running of the ambulatory care area, assisting with wound dressings and preparing patients for theatre. It is to work alongside the Registered Nurse assigned to the area who will be responsible for assessing all new patients, as well as seeing all patients who require follow up clinic appointments. On occasion, you may be asked to work in the other areas of the department (burn centre, out-reach or paediatrics).

If successful, you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment to deliver high quality care in accordance with the National Standards for Provision and Outcomes in Adult and Paediatric Burn Care (British Burn Association, 2023).

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients attending the Burns Ambulatory Care Service, working within the scope of the Nursing Associate role under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform burn wound assessments and dressing changes, following agreed care plans, clinical guidelines, and local protocols, escalating concerns appropriately to the Registered Nurse.
• Provide care and support for patients with a variety of burn injuries, ensuring individualised, patient-centred care that promotes healing, comfort, and wellbeing.
• Maintain and develop clinical competence by undertaking occasional rotations within the Burn Centre, supporting the care of patients with more complex and extensive burn injuries under appropriate supervision.
• Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), ensuring patients receive timely assessment and intervention from the medical team, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and other relevant healthcare professionals.
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns in both adults and children, following Trust safeguarding policies and escalating concerns promptly through the appropriate channels.
• Provide patients and their families with education and support regarding wound care, scar management, rehabilitation, and ongoing recovery, reinforcing advice provided by the wider clinical team.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate to join our team on The Elective Surgical Unit at Dewsbury Hospital.

The Elective Surgical Unit is a fast paced adult facility, we care for inpatients and day cases who have had many different elective surgical procedures. Specialities we cover include colorectal, urology, gynaecology, breast, plastics, general surgery and we also provide Level 1 care on the unit.

The nursing team is quite small, has various levels of experience, we are friendly dynamic and supportive.

The post is over seven days a week including bank holidays and occasional night duties.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centred, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.
• To be able to work independently at times without direct supervision, delivering care within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role.
• Access clinical and care advice when needed.
• To comply with Trust Policies and Procedures.
• Work to Standard operating procedures with registered care professionals available for reference.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job summary

Here at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Sonographer to become a key role within our department here in Radiology.

We require someone who has excellent organisational and Interpersonal skills, who can continuously improve themselves and help others to do so within our department. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of either a BSc Radiography or D.C.R. (R), Registered Diploma in Medical Ultrasound, Pg Dip, Pg Certificate or equivalent (masters level).

You must be able to demonstrate evidence of competency in ultrasound scanning and reporting within the NHS setting. Experience of managing complex clinical situations.

Main duties of the job

DCR or BSc Radiography or equivalent degree in Health Sciences CASE accredited qualificationi in Medical Ultrasound eg Pg Dip, Pg Certificate or equivalent (masters level) qualification Evidence of competency in ultrasound scanning and reporting within NHS setting Experience of managing complex clinical situations. Ability to protocol and manage complex referrals. Experience of clinical audit.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist(OT) to join the In-patient OT Team at Leeds General Infirmary in a specialist Band 6 role.

This post focuses on the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with complex vascular conditions, those undergoing vascular surgery, and individuals following major lower/upper limb amputation. Based within a busy regional arterial centre, you will support a high-volume acute caseload across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, with approximately 150major amputation referrals received each year.

Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert rehabilitation and discharge planning to help patients maximise independence and achieve meaningful outcomes. The role offers excellent opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills and contribute to service improvement within a supportive teaching hospital environment.

You will be supported by an experienced OT team, working closely with colleagues also delivering services across cardiology, cardiac surgery and head and neck specialties.

We are looking for an OT with excellent communication, clinical reasoning and team-working skills who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and developing their expertise within a specialist acute setting. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive assessments to identify patients' rehabilitation, discharge planning and equipment needs, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred interventions
• Provide specialist assessment and prescription of complex equipment, including wheelchairs, adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to maximise independence and safety
• Complete home and environmental visits to assess accessibility, identify risks and facilitate timely, safe discharge.
• Deliver specialist rehabilitation for patients following limb amputation, supporting adaptation of activities of daily living and promoting functional recovery
• Manage a complex caseload, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills to support patient-centred care planning
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT to provide coordinated, high-quality care and achieve positive patient outcomes
• Contribute to discharge planning processes, ensuring patients, families and carers are supported to transition safely between care settings
• Support the development and delivery of innovative OT services, contributing to service improvement, quality initiatives and development of rehabilitation pathways
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Leeds Way values, promoting compassionate, inclusive and patient-focused care
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to Band 5 OTs, support workers and OT students, fostering learning and professional development

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

Be Part of an Award-Winning Service Shaping the Future of NHS Occupational Health Services.

Our award-winning Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service is looking for an experienced Band 8a Clinical Head to join our progressive, ambitious and forward-thinking team.

As a nurse-led service, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality clinical practice, influencing organisational wellbeing strategy and developing innovative approaches to workforce health improvement. We are committed to delivering excellence, continuous learning and collaborative working across the wider healthcare system.

If you are an experienced, confident Occupational Health practitioner with a real passion for leadership, quality improvement and service transformation this is the role for you. The Clinical Head will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the service whilst supporting a skilled and enthusiastic multidisciplinary clinical team.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Main duties of the job

Working jointly with the Operational Head, you will be reporting directly to the Associate Director of Workforce Operations. This influential role sits at the heart of the People Directorate, providing a unique opportunity to shape workforce health and wellbeing strategy, influence senior decision-making and lead the continued development of a national award-winning Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.