Bank Registered Theatre Practitioner | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Paid mandatory training

Full induction support

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Bank Registered Theatre Practitioners/ODPs to provide flexible perioperative care across our South West NHS sites. You will rotate through Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery, delivering high-quality care and supporting safe patient pathways.

We offer flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle, comprehensive induction and mandatory training, and opportunities across multiple surgical specialties.

Qualifications

• Experience as Theatre Practitioner or ODP within the UK healthcare system.
• Perioperative experience across anaesthetics, scrub and/or recovery.
• NMC or HCPC standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care.
• Work within Anaesthetics, Scrub and/or Recovery according to competencies.
• Support multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Promote patient safety and safeguarding at all times.
• Support patient flow and timely transfers or discharges.
• Supervise and support junior colleagues and students where appropriate.

Skills

Theatre Practitioner

ODP

Perioperative experience

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Bank Registered Theatre Practitioner | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Company: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £20.91 - £33.46 Rates may vary between Hospital Operating Units.

Join the Temporary Staffing Bank at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Take control of your career. Work when it suits you. Deliver outstanding perioperative care.

Are you an experienced Theatre Practitioner or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) looking for flexibility without compromising on professional development, benefits, or clinical experience?

Join the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Staff Bank and become part of a dedicated workforce supporting high-quality perioperative care across some of the South West's largest and most innovative NHS theatre departments.

Why Join Our Staff Bank?

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

Expand Your Perioperative Experience

Work Across Multiple Surgical Specialties

Outstanding Theatre Environments

Paid Mandatory Training and Full Induction Support

Opportunities Across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery

We welcome applications from experienced Theatre Practitioners and ODPs who can demonstrate recent perioperative experience within the UK healthcare system.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Bank Theatre Practitioner / ODP, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering safe, high-quality care throughout the perioperative pathway.
• Working within Anaesthetics, Scrub and/or Recovery according to your competencies.
• Supporting multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Participating in theatre safety procedures, including surgical safety checklists and equipment checks.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Promoting patient safety and safeguarding at all times.
• Supporting effective patient flow and timely transfers or discharges.
• Supervising and supporting junior colleagues and students where appropriate.
• Acting professionally in accordance with NMC or HCPC standards of practice.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, giving staff the opportunity to enjoy city living, beautiful countryside and coastal locations, all within easy reach.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain employees who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating inclusive services and workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

£20.91 - £33.46 Bank rates may vary between Hospital Operating Units.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time roles

£20.91 - £33.46 Bank rates may vary between Hospital Operating Units.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust