Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Registered Nurse) - Gynae Theatres

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking an ODP/RN to join their Urology and Gynaecology teams. This role emphasizes patient centred care, teamwork, and professional development. Applicants will work in Robotic theatres, ensuring high-quality peri-operative care. The position offers flexible working hours and various employee benefits including excellent pension schemes and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering patient centred care on the Peri-Operative pathway.
• Competent member of the team in theatre settings.
• Ability to sustain and improve knowledge in peri-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide skilled assistance in anaesthetic and surgical roles.
• Assess and monitor peri-operative patient care needs.

Skills

Patient centred care

Multi-skilling

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an ODP/RN to join our team in Urology and Gynaecology theatres here at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. We are a cohesive, friendly and supportive team. The role will give you the opportunity to work within Robotic theatres, and as part of a team leading the development of innovative new Gynaecological surgical procedures. Both specialities have a one team ethos, and there is a good working relationship between the surgeons, anaesthetists and the theatre teams.

The successful candidate will pride themselves on having a passion for delivering excellent patient centred care on their Peri-Operative pathway. As post holder you will work as a competent member of the team, supporting the philosophy of multi-skilling and integration of theatre personnel. You will be an accountable practitioner, taking every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence in all aspects of peri-operative care.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

Responsibilities

• Work as a competent practitioner, contributing to the development of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the most effective utilisation of resources.
• Undertake a full range of theatre duties appropriate to the specialty by providing skilled assistance in the anaesthetic and surgical role.
• Be personally accountable for undertaking a range of enhanced skills specific to the clinical area in accordance with trust Policy.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate the care needs of the peri-operative patient, gaining the comprehensive understanding of the patient’s condition and reporting effectively to the appropriate person.
• Maintain and ensure that patient safety, comfort, dignity and confidentiality remains paramount.
• Act as team leader in the absence of senior staff and co-ordinate the theatre list accordingly.
• Supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and become actively involved in Operation Department Training as a mentor/assessor, against the approved award.
• Display a professional attitude by developing and maintaining good working relationships, communication and teamwork with all disciplines, both within the Department and with other relevant Departments in the Trust.
• Support and encourage the concept of team working and development of trust, integrity, honesty and sharing within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure that all practice is in accordance with established procedures and protocols, and conform with the unit's Operational Policy.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Please see the attached job description for full details.

This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Oct 2025