Theatre Practitioner ODP/ RN

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Part-time options

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a Theatre Practitioner ODP/ RN Grade NHS AfC Band 5. The role offers full/part-time and flexible working arrangements at Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax.

The successful candidate will join a supportive preceptorship program with 12 paid study days per year and a development pathway in partnership with Huddersfield University.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP with NHS registration.
• 12-month graduate preceptorship program for new nurses/ODPs.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery with required equipment.
• Record theatre episode in EPR and Bluespier accurately.
• Act as mentor/preceptor for students and trainees.
• Work as a team member and supervise junior staff on lists.
• Perform scrub, circulating and/or PACU duties.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to others.
• Comply with Health and Safety, COSHH, incidents reporting and Data Protection.

Skills

Operating Theatre

Registered Nurse

Patient care

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Education

ODP/Nurse registration

Tools

EPR (Bluespier)

Job description

Main area Theatre Practitioner ODP/ RN Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-SURG2158-A

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Calderdale Royal Hospital Theatres Town Halifax Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 08/10/2026

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Job overview

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are looking for highly motivated and dynamic Operating Department Practitioners and Nurses who are passionate about delivering outstanding surgical care. We are a hardworking and enthusiastic department with a strong sense of teamwork.

The successful applicant will be either a registered nurse or Operating Department Practitioner. As part of our robust Trust preceptorship program we provide a 12-month graduate program which is specifically designed to aid our newly qualified nurses and ODPs, with 6 paid study days per annum and then a continued development program. Our Trust works in close partnership with Huddersfield University providing post graduate learning and development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

• Prepare an operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures,ensuring waste is kept to a minimum. In the case of anaesthetics ensure allnecessary and emergency equipment is available and in working order.
• Record the patients theatre episode of care in the Electronic Patients Record (EPR) and Bluespier record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Act as a preceptor / mentor for student ODP’s, student nurses, trainee associate nurses, and ATP’s, where appropriate within your area of expertise.
• To work as a team member without being under supervision and supervise and mentor junior staff to run an operating list.
• Perform scrub, circulating and/or anaesthetic PACU duties within the specialist area
• Be responsible for appropriate delegation of tasks to other staff members.
• Comply with policies/procedures and in particular, issues relating to Health and Safety, COSSH, Incidents Reporting and the Data Protection Act.