theatre nurse jobs

As a leading agency for theatre nursing jobs, Pulse offers a wide variety of temporary and permanent opportunities for theatre nurses and operating department practitioners (ODP) in anaesthetics, scrub and recovery. We offer the widest choice of shifts across the NHS and private sector, so you can make your flexible theatre role work for you.

A theatre nurse is a registered nurse who specialises in providing care to patients before, during and after surgery. This involves responsibilities such as preparing patients for surgery, assisting the patient during the surgical procedure, providing post-operative care, and more.

Salary

The average salary for a theatre nurse is in the region of £35,000. Entry level theatre nurses in the NHS typically start at band 5 (between £27,000 and £33,000 depending on experience). However, in private organisations, this is likely to vary and depends on the individual organisation. A theatre nurse salary can vary depending on several factors, including location, experience and the type of organisation you work for.

Requirements

To become a theatre nurse, you must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, which means either a pre-registration nursing degree or a registered nurse degree apprenticeship delivered by an NMC-approved education institution (AEI).

You’ll receive a range of excellent rewards and recognition for your hard work. You’ll be given expert training, support and advice to ensure you progress in your career.

We believe great things begin with great people. And a career with us is much more than a job – it’s an opportunity to realise your potential.