Band 6 - Senior Theatre Practitioner, ENT | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St Albans is seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner. The role requires in-depth knowledge of ENT surgery and the ability to lead a team in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have considerable experience as a Band 6 scrub practitioner and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. This position offers flexible working days, enhancing work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience within the ENT specialty as a Band 6 scrub practitioner or Band 5 scrub experience.
• Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence‑based care.
• Additional experience in other specialties (e.g., ophthalmology) viewed as a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise theatre support workers and junior theatre staff.
• Take charge of the theatre during the absence of the Team Leader.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and guidelines.

Skills

In‑depth knowledge of a variety of ENT surgery

Good communication skills

Effective team‑working

Job description

Overview

We have a Senior Theatre Practitioner position that has become available.

Working days are Monday to Friday. Shifts are 08:00 to 21:00 for long days, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible days. Full details will be discussed at interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise theatre support workers, nursing, midwifery, ODP students, junior theatre staff, return-to-practice nurses and adaptation students.
• Take charge of the theatre during the absence of the Team Leader.
• Participate in discussions about care delivery and evaluation with other MDT members.
• Provide clinical support to peers.
• Manage and organise the operative list and clinical care.
• Communicate changes efficiently within the operating department to all multidisciplinary theatre team members.
• Undertake safe and efficient transfer of patients to other hospitals.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and guidelines for drug ordering, storage, use and correct clinical practices.
• Ensure awareness of Risk Management, Clinical Governance, Fire, Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection control policies.
• Report accidents, incidents or complaints to Team Leader or Theatre Manager promptly and complete the relevant documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• In‑depth knowledge of a variety of ENT surgery.
• Considerable experience within the ENT speciality as a Band 6 scrub practitioner or Band 5 scrub experience.
• Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence‑based care.
• Good communication skills.
• Effective team‑working.
• Additional experience in other specialities (e.g., ophthalmology) viewed as a bonus.

Benefits & Additional Information

Shifts: 08:00–21:00; 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexible days.

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This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025.