Theatre Practitioner

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rotherham seeks a Band 5 Recovery Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner. In this role, you will ensure high-quality recovery care for patients post-surgery, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion, clinical competence, and an ability to respond to patient needs. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities are available, along with a commitment to delivering excellent patient care within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative team ethos

Qualifications

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with valid registration.
• Experience working within an operating theatre.
• Ability to respond to clinical deterioration effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective recovery care to patients.
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients emerging from anaesthesia.
• Communicate effectively with theatre teams and ward staff.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical governance

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and clinically competent Band 5 Recovery Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join the Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for a registered practitioner with a passion for delivering safe, person-centred care to patients in the immediate post-operative period.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high-quality recovery care to patients undergoing a wide range of elective and emergency surgical procedures. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assess, monitor and manage patients as they emerge from anaesthesia, ensuring their comfort, safety and timely progression through the perioperative pathway. In addition to your primary duties within Recovery, you may on occasion be required to support other areas of the theatre department, provided you are suitably trained to do so.

You will be supported through ongoing professional development, training opportunities and a collaborative team ethos aligned with the Trusts commitment to delivering excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients in the Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) following elective and emergency surgical procedures.
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients emerging from anaesthesia, including airway support, pain management, haemodynamic monitoring, and postoperative comfort.
• Recognise and respond promptly to clinical deterioration, escalating concerns to senior staff and the anaesthetic team as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Ensure all equipment and monitoring devices are checked, prepared, and used safely, escalating faults or concerns appropriately.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient safety, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
• Support the smooth and efficient flow of patients through the recovery pathway, communicating effectively with theatre teams, ward staff, and other clinical departments.
• Provide support to patients and their families, offering reassurance, information, and compassionate care during the postoperative period.
• Participate in training, supervision, and development activities to maintain competence and contribute to the learning environment within the department.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to service improvement initiatives and upholding the Trusts values in all aspects of practice.

Interviews to take place 12th January 2026

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Understands the concepts of clinical governance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management.
• Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda.
• Knowledge of NHS agendas and application to role.
• NMC / HCPC Code of Conduct.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Able to use own initiative and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner with valid HCPC registration or Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

• Must be a qualified practitioner, successfully completing our inhouse the competency package
• Experience working within an operating theatre

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer annum, pro rata