Senior Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner

University-Hospitals-of-North-Midlands-Nhs-Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stafford seeks a Senior Operating Department Practitioner to lead in Orthopaedic Theatres. The role involves scrub duties, patient care, and team leadership across Monday to Saturday shifts.

We require at least 2 years theatre experience and proven leadership. This permanent post offers development opportunities and a supportive preceptorship within a large NHS trust.

Qualifications

• NMC registration/HPCA registration.
• Minimum 2 years theatre experience.
• Leadership experience in theatre.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in Orthopaedic Theatres and scrub roles.
• Deliver high standards of perioperative care.
• Support and develop team skills and patient care.

Skills

Theatre experience

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Innovation

Orthopaedic Scrub Skills

Orthopaedic experience

Education

NMC registration/HPCA registration

Job description

Main area Theatres Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Saturday long days (34.5 or 46 hours per week)) Job ref 205-8274065

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site County Hospital Town Stafford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

Senior Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner

Band 6

Job overview

Operating Theatres (Orthopaedics), County Hospital Stafford.

We have an exciting opportunity for applications from enthusiastic individuals to work within our main Orthopaedic Theatres as a Senior Operating Department Practitioner / Senior Theatre Practitioners' undertaking scrub roles.

We are looking for Theatre Practitioners, Registered Nurses / Operating Department Practitioners for full time positions, however part time would be considered.

Theatres are fast paced environments where a positive attitude, energy and innovations are welcomed. As a team leader you will be expected to deliver high standards of perioperative care, and have the ability to support and develop your own skills and facilitate / support and develop the team to provide excellent patient care within the department.

We ask that applicants have a minimum of 2 years’ experience at band 5 in theatre and can demonstrate leadership skills and qualities. You will be expected to lead a team in theatre and at times the department.

Main duties of the job

We require you to have excellent scrub and leadership skills in Orthopaedic Theatres, the successful candidates will work across Monday to Saturday with long day shifts according to the area of work.
In turn, we can offer you a structured preceptorship and induction programme for all new members of staff, plus access to on-going continuing professional education and development, appraisal and clinical supervision.
Please understand that although this position is at County hospital we are one hospital with Royal Stoke and you may-be required to work there on occasion.

Senior scrub staff will need to take responsibility for the smooth running of the operating list supporting the team in theatre. There may be occasions' when you would be required to work outside of your specific speciality specialities.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC registration/HPCA registration

Experience

• Minimum 2 years theatre experience
• Evidence of teaching
• Communication & literacy
• Evidence of Innovation
• Evidence of Orthopaedic Scrub Skills
• Other Ortho experience

Important information about your application

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• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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Name Emma Maddams Job title Theatre Manager / Senior Sister Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01785 230825 Additional information

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