Bank Theatre Practitioner

Nuffield Health; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital is seeking a Theatre Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join the Anaesthetics & Scrub team on a bank basis, with weekend work included. The role covers general, ENT, Gynae, Urology, Plastics and orthopaedics where possible within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.

You must be registered with the relevant body (NMC or HCPC), bring post-registration experience, and demonstrate flexibility, excellent communication, and teamwork to

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the appropriate governing body (NMC or HCPC).
• Post‑registration experience required.
• Flexible and excellent communication skills; strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team.
• Work with consultants and professionals across specialities.
• Supervise and develop junior staff, ensuring high-quality care.
• Interact with ward colleagues to maintain continuity of patient care.

Skills

Theatre nursing

ODP role

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Theatre Nurse (RGN) / Operating Department Practitioner – Anaesthetics & Scrub (ODP)Leicester Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Includes weekend work |Up to £28 per hour depending on skills and experienceAs the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And we’ll give you the freedom to work autonomously, making full use of your expertise. Here’s where you bring your drive, passion and high standards to help shape the health of the nation.As a Theatre Nurse/ODP in Anaesthetics & Scrub (general, ENT, Gynae, Urology, Plastics, Dental and (orthopaedics if possible) at our Leicester Hospital, you’ll be registered with the appropriate governing body. You have the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. Plus, you bring post-registration experience, flexibility and excellent communication skills. You’re also a great team worker.As a Theatre Nurse/ODP in Anaesthetics & Scrub, you will:Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary teamWork with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bringEnjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilitiesSupervise, support and develop junior members of staffCreate high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence basedInteract well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is keyHelping you feel good.We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.Nuffield Health Leicester HospitalFounded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal. The Hospital had a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2011 and was the blue print for the wider Hospitals refresh programme.The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. The hospital delivers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient treatments and services using the best possible technologies. Since 2015 we have invested in a static MRI unit, a new digital X ray room & digital mammography. We are a local centre of excellence for Children and Young People Services. Having a Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Leicester has led to a close working relationship and the Hospital was a forerunner for the Nuffield recovery plus programme.The Hospital has been rated as a ‘Good’ hospital by the CQC and achieved this rating across the 5 key lines of enquiry across all departments inspected.Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.It starts with you.