Theatre Practitioner (ODP/RN)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual le

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your\

Free Park & Ride service direct to NNU

Free 24-hours confidential counselling

On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane

On-site cafes offering staff discounts

Flexible staff bank

Salary Sacrifice schemes including le

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a part-time perioperative practitioner to join the Urology and Gynaecology Theatres team. You will support a range of procedures from minimally invasive to open surgery, ensuring patient safety and high standards of care.

The role offers opportunities for professional development within perioperative care, working alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre staff in a collaborative NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile.
• Registered nurse or operating department practitioner on the appropriate professional register.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency relevant to perioperative care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining theatre environments for Urology and Gynaecology procedures.
• Support safe, efficient theatre lists and patient flow.
• Demonstrate flexibility across scrub, circulating and recovery roles as required.
• Adhere to safety and infection prevention standards throughout perioperative care.

Skills

CPD

Clinical skills

Teamwork and communication

Education

Registered Nurse or ODP registration

Job description

Urology and Gynaecology Theatres are busy, rewarding, and continually evolving specialties, providing a wide range of elective and emergency surgical procedures. At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, we deliver high-quality patient care using innovative surgical techniques and technology, supported by experienced multidisciplinary teams.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development within both Urology and Gynaecology specialities. You will gain valuable experience working in a dynamic theatre environment, supporting a variety of procedures ranging from minimally invasive and robotic surgery to complex surgical interventions. Working alongside skilled surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre practitioners, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, broaden your knowledge, and progress within perioperative care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient-centred care throughout the perioperative pathway. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Our theatres are supported by friendly, welcoming teams that pride themselves on collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning. We actively encourage personal and professional development and are committed to helping our staff achieve their full potential.

Main duties of the job

This part-time position is for 29 hours per week and offers an exciting opportunity to work as a key member of the Urology and Gynaecology Theatre team, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate perioperative care. The role involves working across a variety of elective and emergency procedures, including minimally invasive, robotic and open surgery, while ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety and infection prevention are maintained throughout the patient journey.

You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, operating department practitioners and theatre support staff to prepare and maintain theatre environments, anticipate clinical needs and contribute to the smooth running of operating lists. The post holder will be expected to support the philosophy of multi-skilling and demonstrate flexibility across scrub, circulating and recovery roles as required.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to teamwork and a passion for delivering high-quality patient-centred care. The ability to remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing priorities and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team is essential.

About us

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

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• 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
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Examples of decisions made independently by the post holder include: Assessing theatre equipment and instrumentation requirements for Urology and Gynaecology procedures and ensuring readiness for surgery. Identifying, escalating and taking appropriate action regarding equipment, patient safety or infection prevention concerns. Prioritising workload and responding to changes within the operating theatre environment to support efficient patient flow and theatre utilisation.

To support the delivery of a high-quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as role models and consistently demonstrate NNUH's PRIDE values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health Professional Register

Skills

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile
• Competency in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the level of experience and clinical area

Experience

• Recent experience of practice in a perioperative environment in a UK setting
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearPer annum, pro rata