Theatre Practitioner

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stafford is seeking Band 5 Theatre Practitioners to join their theatre team. The role involves assessing patient needs, providing care in the Operating Department, and supervising juniors. Previous experience in theatres is a plus, but a genuine interest in surgery is essential. This permanent position offers a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 annually, with both full-time and part-time working patterns available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in theatres is an advantage but not essential.
• Genuine interest in operating theatres and surgery required.
• Current UK post holder with recent acute NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop care programs.
• Provide skilled assistance within the Operating Department.
• Supervise and educate junior colleagues.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Ability to adapt to new situations

Education

Professional Registration, NMC/HCPC current UK pin number

Job description

Job summary

Theatres at County consists of a suite of 7 theatres, a modular unit and an ambulatory unit which cover many different specialities. Working days Monday to Saturday for elective theatres with 24hr cover for anaesthetic support.

We require enthusiastic and flexible Band 5's Theatre Practitioners to join our team in theatres at County Hospital.

Previous experience in theatres,( e.g. Orthopaedics, Vascular, Gynae and Urology), would be an advantage but not essential. A genuine interest in operating theatres and surgery required. You will need to be a team player with good communication skills and an ability to adapt to new situations with a strong focus on providing excellent quality patient care within the Theatre environment.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Teams interviews will not be given for this post.

Main duties of the job

The post will predominantly be based in the Theatre Department at the County Hospital including the modular unit and the ambulatory unit, however there may be a requirement to work in other clinical areas of the Trust including the Royal Stoke Hospital.

Main duties include;

• The assessment of patient needs the development of programs of care and for the implementation and evaluation of these programs
• Carry out all relevant forms of care.
• Provide skilled assistance within the Operating Department environment and to continue to develop enhanced surgical or anaesthetic or recovery skills related to the specialty, commensurate with your level of competence
• Supervise and educate junior colleagues.
• To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers.
• To take charge of a specific theatre when rostered and assessed to be competent.
• To present a positive, professional image of the organization and the theatre team

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted: 20 Tachwedd 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

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

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 205-6895860-B

Job locations: County Hospital
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional Registration, NMC/ HCPC current UK pin number

Experience

• recent acute NHS experience
• current uk post holder

Desirable

• theatre experience - scrub, anaesthetics or recovery

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

County Hospital
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA

Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk