Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

18/01/2026

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

17/01/2026

If you're ready to quit smoking, you can get a free personalised 8-step quit plan with clear steps and support to give you the tools to quit smoking and stay smoke-free for good.

Create your personal quit plan: https://bit.ly/4mNNcdU

16/01/2026

We are seeing a lot of people in our Emergency Departments and so they are busier than normal. Our clinical teams will always prioritise seeing patients who require the most urgent care and treatment.

If you do not need emergency care, you will be waiting a long time to be seen.

If you need immediate medical help where it isn’t an emergency, NHS 111 is available on the phone and online 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. The NHS 111 team can also make an appointment for you to attend urgent treatment centres and minor injuries units in Leeds.

- Shakespeare Medical Centre (walk-in centre), Burmantofts, is open daily 8am - 8pm.

- Minor Injuries Unit at St George’s Centre, Middleton, is open daily 8am - 10.30pm.

- Urgent Treatment Centre at Wharfedale Hospital, Otley, is open daily 8am -11pm.

- Find a list of local pharmacies https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

16/01/2026

If you have received in invitation to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey, there's not long left to take part.

The survey aims to understand the experiences of cancer care and your views will help to improve the quality of cancer services in the NHS.

If you are eligible to take part, you will have received an invitation from NHS England with an access code. Complete the survey by 30 January: https://www.ncpes.co.uk/

15/01/2026

Know an NHS hero who’s made a real difference?

Nominate them for the Heart Hero Awards, supported by Leeds Hospitals Charity, and help us celebrate the compassion and dedication that make our NHS extraordinary. 💙💜

Celebrate Your NHS Hero!

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for the benefit of a patient, or someone who has shown exceptional support to their peers and colleagues during challenging times?

Whether they cared for you or someone you love, or you’re an NHS staff member wanting to recognise a deserving colleague, now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.

Nominate your NHS hero for the upcoming Heart Hero Awards, proudly supported by our own Leeds Hospitals Charity, and help us celebrate the compassion, dedication, and excellence that make our health service so special.

Submit your nomination today - https://campaign.heart.co.uk/heart-heros-2026

12/01/2026

Leeds Children's Hospital is holding a Nursing Recruitment Open Day - register now to secure your place!

Nursing Recruitment Open Day - register now to secure your place!

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.

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.

Find out more about how we can support you in your nursing careers here: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/careers/careers-at-leeds-childrens-hospital/nursing-careers-at-leeds-childrens-hospital/

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

12/01/2026

Did you know that it only takes days for your body to start feeling the positive effects of stopping smoking, and after just two weeks your circulation and lung functionality begin to improve?

There are so many physical, mental, social and financial benefits to stopping smoking.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/42NIXHA

10/01/2026

Our hospitals are under significant pressure. If you are not seriously ill, we may not be the best place for you to get the treatment you need.

If you need immediate medical help where it isn’t an emergency, NHS 111 is available on the phone and online 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. The NHS 111 team can also make an appointment for you to attend urgent treatment centres and minor injuries units in Leeds.

- Shakespeare Medical Centre (walk-in centre), Burmantofts, is open daily 8am - 8pm.
- Minor Injuries Unit at St George’s Centre, Middleton, is open daily 8am - 10.30pm.
- Urgent Treatment Centre at Wharfedale Hospital, Otley, is open daily 8am -11pm.
- Find a list of local pharmacies https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

Your local pharmacy can provide expert, confidential advice and treatment, and there is no need for an appointment. Think Pharmacy First.

09/01/2026

The most successful journeys to stopping smoking start with the right support.

If you're ready to quit get your free personal quit plan: https://bit.ly/4mNNcdU

08/01/2026

With the highest numbers of attendances in our Emergency Departments yesterday, and most of those additional visits due to slips and falls on the ice, please do keep yourselves and your loved ones safe and warm at home.

It's really busy in our Emergency Department, Consultant Mr Steve Bush gives a bit of an insight how you can stay well and where you can go for minor injuries.

08/01/2026

Volunteering can be incredibly rewarding. Hear from some of our amazing Emergency Department volunteers who recently shared how being a friendly face and guiding patients can make a huge difference for those feeling unwell.

We’re proud that their roles were recently featured by BBC News where they talk about how positive volunteering is for them, including giving them purpose and social interaction. Have a look at the link in the comments.

07/01/2026

Wintry weather is continuing and the Met Office has now issued a yellow warning for heavy snow from tomorrow and into Friday.

This change in temperature can have serious effects for some people, particularly those with medical conditions and young children or older adults.

With a forecast of snow, please be extra careful when out and about to avoid any slips and trips which may bring you into our Emergency Departments.