Theatre Practitioner

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough invites applications for a Theatre Practitioner (RN or ODP) to join the theatre team at Peterborough City Hospital on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will work across General Surgery, Urology and Emergency surgery; theatre experience is desirable but not essential and a robust induction programme supports your development. The post emphasises teamwork, safety and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified RN or ODP.
• Willing to work in General Surgery, Urology and Emergency surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative care within theatres.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Theatre experience

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Company: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata

Hours: Full-time

Location: Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 21 Oct 2026

Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an RN or ODP to join a supportive and welcoming team within theatres at Peterborough City Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual to join the team within General Surgery, Urology and Emergency surgery. Theatre experience would be desirable but not essential.

We recruit staff who share our values and behaviours. We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development and provide a robust induction programme for all new starters within theatres. We strive to provide excellent standards of evidence-based care.

This position would suit individuals who are keen to add to their existing theatre knowledge and skills, who have a commitment to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the perioperative environment.

To work within a diverse team who support each other to deliver safe and high quality care which is clinically effective, evidence-based and appropriate.

We are seeking a highly motivated team worker who is professional, has the ability to inspire others and embrace change. A flexible, can-do attitude is essential.

There are 18 theatres in PCH providing a range of specialties, including Emergencies, Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics, Paediatric surgery, colorectal & upper GI Surgery, Ophthalmology, Plastics, ENT, Maxillofacial, Urology, Breast, Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

For further details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Nov 2026

Additional Information

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual to join the team within General Surgery, Urology and Emergency surgery . Theatre experience would be desirable but not essential.

We recruit staff who share our values and behaviours. We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development and provide a robust induction programme for all new starters within theatres. We strive to provide excellent standards of evidence based care.

This position would suit individuals who are keen to add to their existing theatre knowledge and skills, who have a commitment to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the perioperative environment.

To work within a diverse team who support each other to deliversafe and high quality care which is clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.

We are seeking a highly motivated team worker who is professional, has the ability to inspire others and embrace change. A flexible, can do attitude is essential.