Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

15/02/2026

Wishing all our colleagues, patients, and local communities a peaceful Maha Shivaratri for those celebrating today and into this evening.

Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, symbolising self-discipline, renewal, and inner awakening.

15/02/2026

Courtney is an Apprentice Dental Nurse at Leeds Dental Institute. In our final profile for National Apprenticeship Week, she has shared some of her experiences of undertaking an apprenticeship at the Trust:

"I have previously worked for the NHS and knew I wanted to continue...Leeds is close to home so it worked out perfectly when I saw the apprenticeship.

"The benefits are that you can earn while you work. You also get so much support with the learning and on the job experience...it's a great way to get into the workplace when leaving school or starting a new career later on in life.

"It's a fantastic way to get into dentistry as you gain experience in clinic and knowledge of a variety of subjects in this area. The apprenticeship has made a difference to my goals and aspirations in my future career as I now know that I love dentistry and hope to progress further."

15/02/2026

Today many Buddhists are celebrating Parinirvana Day, commemorating the death of the Buddha and the day he attained complete nirvana.

For our colleagues, patients and followers who are observing this day, we wish you a Happy Parinirvana Day!

14/02/2026

Congratulations Theresa, a nurse at St James’s who was nominated by a family to receive a DAISY Award.

Theresa's nomination said: "Theresa often said to us "This is what I am here for" but she seemed to do it with so much care and diligence. What Theresa also did above and beyond her job she not only looked after my father-in-law in such a brilliant way but also looked after our family... She was so kind and caring - ensuring we were all taken care of too... She brought food and drinks and encouraged us to take breaks and to look after ourselves and each other."

Well done Theresa and thank you for going the extra mile for our patient and their loved ones!

If you want to share a positive story about a nurse or midwife, please do nominate: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/about/trust/awards/the-daisy-awards/ -to-nominate

14/02/2026

Looking for a fresh and exciting career opportunity? 💉💊

We’re always on the lookout for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our teams and help us deliver the highest quality care to our patients.

If you’re interested in working with one of the country’s leading teaching hospitals, explore our current vacancies online.

Find out more at: https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate

14/02/2026

Matteo, Thomas and Akira are all currently undertaking apprenticeships in Medical Engineering at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. They shared their experiences with us for National Apprenticeship Week:

Matteo: "I chose to do the apprenticeship at Leeds Teaching Hospitals as it offers one of the best engineering programmes in the UK. I'm able to gain vast knowledge and can work with highly complex devices and machines, learn how they work and how to repair them, having the opportunity to become and asset to the NHS and the patients it serves."

Thomas: "Apprenticeships have many benefits. Learn while you earn, they're hands on and you get constant support. An NHS apprenticeship promises a comprehensive course that will set you up for the next step on the career ladder."

Akira: "I chose this apprenticeship as I knew I wanted to go into medical engineering but I wasn't too sure which type...it was a brilliant opportunity to learn and cover many different areas. The apprenticeship has helped me find a career that I genuinely love and want to pursue in the future...and knowing that the equipment that I work on goes back to being used to save someone's life is genuinely rewarding and fulfilling."

13/02/2026

Joseph is an Associate Genetic Technologist. He first joined Leeds Teaching Hospitals in 2021 in Genetic Specimen Reception and is now pursuing a Level 6 Healthcare Science apprenticeship at the Trust. He shared some of his experiences with us for National Apprenticeship Week:

"The apprenticeship has greatly supported my career progression, enabling me to work towards both a degree and HCPC registration while continuing to develop in my current role. It provides invaluable real-world experience. Being able to apply what I learn directly in my day-to-day work helps reinforce my understanding and demonstrates the practical value of my studies.

"The apprenticeship has given me the opportunity to explore difference areas of healthcare science, broadening my scientific interests and understanding of how various specialisms contribute to patient care. One of the most rewarding aspects has been the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across multiple specialties, departments and institutions.

"Overall, the apprenticeship has been a key step in my professional growth and has laid a strong foundation for future career progression within healthcare science."

13/02/2026

Congratulations to Claire, a Facilities Supervisor in our Patient Environment Team, who has been nominated by a colleague to receive an IRIS Award. (Inclusive Recognition of Inspiring Staff).

Claire was nominated by a colleague who has been working alongside her on an improvement project, the nomination read:

“Claire has been instrumental from the initial stages of improvement work, continuously encouraging and empowering staff… She consistently places the patient at the centre of all she does, her ability to help people understand the necessity of change while maintaining patient focus is truly commendable.”

Well done Claire!

12/02/2026

We welcomed Lindsey Burrow back to The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease this week - she said coming into the building was like a "big hug". ITV Calendar came along to talk to her and Dr Agam Jung, Director of the centre, about their impressions of the first few months since the building opened, and the launch of Lindsey's paperback.

12/02/2026

Today during National Apprenticeship Week we're celebrating our brilliant T Level Students.

Harriet, Felipe, Ruby and Holly are all working with us as they undertake their T Level in Health, working across a number of wards at Leeds General Infirmary. They've shared with us why they enjoy working with Leeds Teaching Hospitals and why they think apprenticeships are great.

Harriet: "I heard very positive feedback about Leeds Teaching Hospitals and thought the experience would be a great fit for me. I now know that I want to become an Advanced Nurse Practitioner thanks to my experience on the wards."

Felipe: "I chose T Level Health as I have always had an interest in nursing and this was one of the paths into it. The blended learning aspect...allows you to have a balanced experience giving a variety of skills."

Ruby: "You learn very quickly how everything is done and build really nice relationships with the staff and feel part of the team. I can put my practice into tasks for college and it has helped me have a deeper understanding of all aspects of health and documentation."

Holly: "I really like the values of Leeds Teaching Hospitals and believe they go with the way I want to work and align with who I want to be in the future. You get first hand experience whilst learning. It builds confidence in the workplace and gives you those underpinning skills that can't be taught in a classroom."

11/02/2026

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the amazing women behind the work here at the Trust.

The day champions full and equal participation in science for women and girls.

We’re sharing the thoughts of our Research & Innovation Medical Director Dr Ai Lyn Tan (pictured) and highlighting just two of our esteemed clinicians in research. Dr Maria Paton, Clinical Scientist, lead for the heart failure and cardiac device services and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Leeds, and Prof Helena Marzo-Ortega, Consultant Rheumatologist, and Honorary Professor of Clinical Translational Rheumatology at the University of Leeds.

Both of these perspectives highlight why representation, visibility, and opportunity in science matter – today and every day.

Read their stories here: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/championing-women-shaping-the-future-of-medical-research/

11/02/2026

Are you interested in becoming a children's nurse?

We are having a recruitment open day on Friday 20 March, 10am - 3pm. Take a look for more information - https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-NUR-773

Nursing Recruitment Open Day - register now, and apply for roles!

Thinking about a career in children's nursing? We are holding an open day event for new nurses on Friday 20 March and we'd love to see you there!

Our nurses will be showcasing a range of amazing opportunities and want to talk to you about kick-starting your career in nursing at Leeds Children's Hospital.

The open day is free to attend and you can drop in any time 10am-3pm. Attendees can expect:

- a tour of Leeds Children's Hospital and some of our cutting edge facilities
- meet current members of the team including new-starters from 2025
- stalls and exhibitions showcasing different nursing specialities
- opportunity to attend an interview on the day (by invitation only)
- chance to talk to our educators and development experts to see how we can help you achieve your career goals

In 2026 we are looking for band 5 registered children's nurses, soon-to-qualify children's nurses AND we welcome interest from qualified adult nurses wishing to pursue a career in children's nursing.

Apply for roles now:
https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-NUR-773

Leeds Children’s Hospital is one of the UK's largest children’s hospitals with state-of-the-art treatments and facilities. We provide one of the most comprehensive ranges of specialist children's services in the country.

Register to attend our Nursing Recruitment Open Day here:
https://buytickets.at/leedschildrenshospital/2010256

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