Theatre Practitioner/ODP - Cardiac Theatres | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the East Midlands is seeking experienced Band 5 nurses with cardiac scrub experience to join their Cardiac Theatre Team. The role involves coordinating patient care, supervising junior staff, and maintaining high clinical standards. A commitment to education and professional development is crucial. This position offers excellent opportunities for career advancement within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in cardiac theatre settings.
• Ability to assess and plan clinical care programs.
• Strong mentoring and support skills for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide clinical practice to patients.
• Supervise junior nurses and ODPs.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care.

Skills

Cardiac scrub experience

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Glenfield Hospital Theatres are recruiting experienced Band 5 nurses with cardiac scrub experience and Operating Department Practitioners within our Cardiac Theatre Team!

There is excellent scope for learning and advancement within our theatres and we have our own dedicated Education Team and on the ground clinical skills supervisors, to help you develop and progress in your career.



• To co-ordinate and provide skilled clinical practise (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct.
• To contribute to the continued development of Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), including the supervision of junior nurses/ODPs and support staff.
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based clinical care to a group of patients.
• Assist and contribute to the management and organisation of a theatre or unit
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing/ODP care.
• Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
• Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• Make a referral to another practitioner when it is in the best interests of somebody in your care
• Act without delay if you believe those in your care, you, a colleague or anybody else may be at risk
• Confirm that the outcome of any delegated task meets required standards
• Make sure that everybody for whom you are responsible is supervised and supported
• Deal with problems and complaints constructively and not allow a complaint to prejudice the care your provide to somebody
• Deliver care based on the best available evidence or best practice

Please refer to the Job description/person specification for full details on the role.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Aug 2025