Theatre Nurse - Northern Ireland

Direct Medics; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Ballymena is seeking a compassionate Registered Theatre Nurse. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Requirements include NMC registration and relevant experience in operating theatres. Market-leading benefits are offered, and the role is integral to ensuring patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 6 months recent paid experience completed at ward level within an NHS hospital setting.
• 6 months experience working within operating theatres.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
• Assess patient conditions and provide necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Education

Valid Nursing registration with the NMC

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Theatre Nurse - Northern Ireland, Ballymena

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Client:

Direct Medics

Location:

Ballymena, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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About Direct Medics

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

Job Title: Registered Theatre Nurse

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Theatre Nurse to join our healthcare team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients, monitoring their condition, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

By submitting your interest, you are registering for future opportunities. Should a suitable position become available, we will contact you to discuss it further. Otherwise, we will retain your details for consideration in future relevant roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care including administering medications, treatments monitoring vital signs.
• Assess patient conditions and provide necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with doctors, healthcare professionals and families to ensure patient well-being.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Preparing the operating room and instruments
• Assisting the surgeon
• Maintain strict infection control protocols

Requirements:

• Valid Nursing registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) for the UK.
• 6 months recent paid experience completed at ward level within an NHS hospital setting.
• 6 months experience working within operating theatres
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

We offer our nursing professionals market-leading benefits, including the following services which are provided at no cost to our candidates:

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To discuss this role in further detail, contact our nursing recruitment consultant directly on 0141 4283127 or email at[emailprotected] for further information.

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