Theatre Practitioner

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare facility is seeking enthusiastic Theatre Practitioners for the Scrub and/or Anaesthetic roles. This position offers a supportive environment where professionals can grow with opportunities for continuous learning. Whether newly qualified or experienced, you'll work in a critical care setting, ensuring high standards of care in a highly-rated team. The role is available as a Permanent Post or Fixed Term for 12 months, with competitive compensation ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 annually.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programs

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified ODP, RCN or RGN.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development.
• Current registration with NMC/HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Work within a self-contained theatre team daily.
• Utilise clinical and risk assessment skills to maintain safety.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans for patients.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to respect cultural, social and religious diversity

Experience in Nursing or Operating Department

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or Diploma as Registered Nurse or ODP

Current registration with NMC/HCPC

Teaching, mentoring and Assessors qualification

Relevant Post Basic registration course

Paediatric Life Support

Job description

Go back Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Practitioner

The closing date is 22 December 2025

One Permanent Post & One Fixed Term 12 Month Post

Join a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking critical care team within a leading children's tertiary referral centre, an integral part of the regional major trauma network.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and committed Theatre Practitioners to join our team in Scrub and/or Anaesthetic roles.

This opportunity is open to both newly qualified and experienced professionals, with rotational options available across both areas for Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs).

A fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly, highly-rated and forward-thinking critical care environment within a children's tertiary referral centre which is a receiving hospital for the regional major trauma network.

As a forward looking department we offer development packages in line with NMC/HCPC continuing professional development guidelines and we are committed to your professional and personal development.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to develop in a specialist paediatric hospital, we are a motivated and friendly team driven to deliver the highest standard of care for our patients.

About You

• Qualified ODP, RCN or RGN
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development

We welcome and encourage any prospective applicants to come visit our department; please contact us beforehand to arrange and do not hesitate to contact us with any other questions.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Team leader in theatre and to a Clinical lead, some of your responsibilities will include:

• You will be expected to work within a self-contained theatre team on a daily basis.
• Utilise clinical and risk assessment skills to maintain a safe environment.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care plans for children/young people and their families presenting for care within the framework of the nursing/theatre team.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

This role has been assigned the occupation code 2237 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles and Band 2 roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager [e-mail]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse or ODP (RN Child / RSCN / RGN or ODP)
• Current registration with NMC/HCPC
• Teaching, mentoring and Assessors qualification
• Relevant Post Basic registration course
• Paediatric Life Support

Knowledge and Skills

• Role of Theatre Practitioner Accountability and Own limitations
• Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
• Principles of Infection Control
• Principles of Safeguarding of children
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
• Able to use own initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Experience in Nursing or Operating Dept
• Ability to work within a team
• Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
• Health, Safety and Risk awareness
• Awareness of resource management
• Extended role skills eg IV practice
• Speciality Skills: Medical
• Speciality Skills: Nursing
• Speciality Skills: Surgical Nursing
• Speciality Skills: Critical Care
• Speciality Skills: One to One Teaching

Experience

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
• Post-registration experience in paediatric speciality Mentorship experience

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.

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7569044

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust