Theatre Practitioner

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Walton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner to join the QHB Theatre team covering Ophthalmics, ENT, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Dentals and Plastics theatres.

The post holder will work in a flexible, multi-skilled team delivering inpatient and day-case surgery for elective and Emergency patients in a unique acute hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or nurse with an interest in ophthalmics, ENT, obstetrics/gynecology, dentals and plastics theatres.
• Deliver safe perioperative care in anaesthetics or scrub roles or both.
• Maintain infection prevention and control within the theatre environment.
• Participate in WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and maintain patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality perioperative care in adult and paediatric theatres.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team following Trust policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparation and safe use of theatre equipment and instrumentation.
• Support learners and contribute to training where appropriate.

Skills

Theatre perioperative care

Patient safety

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Registered ODP / Nurse

Tools

WHO Surgical Safety Checklist

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Theatre Practitioners to join our QHB Theatre team including Ophtalmics, ENT, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Dentals and Plastics Theatre team. Applicants need to be registered Operating Department Practitioners or Nurse with an interest in these speciality areas.

The post holder will form part of a flexible, multi-skilled team delivering inpatient and day case surgery to both elective and emergency patients, in a unique environment within the acute hospital setting.

This role covers a 24/7 service meeting the needs of elective and emergency patients, to which the successful candidate will be part of.

The role requires the individual to work within our multidisciplinary team providing high quality, individualised, perioperative patient care in both adult and paediatric theatres, care within the remit of Trust policies and procedures, with an opportunity to develop and extend skills across a variety of specialities.

The post holder must deliver safe, effective perioperative care in either anaesthetics or scrub roles or both.

The post holder will ensure safe preparation and use of theatre equipment and instrumentation.

Maintain the highest standards of infection prevention and control within the theatre environment by adhering to aseptic technique and sterile practices at all times.

The post holder must participate in WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and maintain patient safety standards.

The role involves monitoring patient’s condition and ... include maintaining accurate documentation in line with Trust policies.

The post holder is expected to maintain their professional/essential development within the scope of their individual appraisal and according to service needs.

The department also facilitates a wide variety of learners and there is a desirability for the post holder to support/mentor them as appropriate.

Closing date of applications: 22 September 2026

Interview date: 6 October 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vicki Pumphrey Job title: Lead Practitioner Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01283511511

Vicki Pumphrey

01283 511511 Ext 4190/4020

Mobile: [phone]

or

Helen Lawson

Theatre Matron

01283 511511 Ext 4029