Theatre Practitioner

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner for their County Hospital. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in surgical environments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced setting. Opportunities for professional development are available. Part-time hours may also be considered. Contact details for further inquiries are provided.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Previous scrub or anaesthetics experience in theatres is an advantage.
• A genuine interest in operating theatres and surgery is required.
• NHS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primarily based in the Theatre Department at County Hospital.
• Opportunity to work in other clinical areas of the Trust.
• Engage in educational opportunities through the Professional Development Team.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Ability to adapt

Education

UK registration

UK pin number

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Theatre Practitioner

The closing date is 17 October 2025

Band 5 Theatre Practitioner - County Theatres. Theatres at County consists of a suite of 7 theatres, a modular unit and an ambulatory unit which cover many different specialities.

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

Previous scrub or anaesthetics 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.

Main duties of the job

The post will predominantly be based in the Theatre Department at the County Hospital including the modular unit however there may be a requirement to work in other clinical areas of the Trust including the Royal Stoke Hospital. Education opportunities post appointment will be available through the Professional Development 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.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Part time hours will be considered. If you would like to discuss this position further or wish to arrange an informal visit please contact [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• UK registration
• UK pin number
• NHS experience

Experience

• experience in a theatre environment

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.