Theatre Practitioner (Operating Department Practitioner / RN)

Bidvane; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits and discounts

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Wagestream access to earned pay

Free 24-hour confidential counselling

Support with career development and培训

Salary sacrifice schemes including car

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital invites applications for a full-time fixed-term secondment (to 22 December 2027) or a part-time substantive post in the Emergency and Obstetric Theatres. The role focuses on perioperative care across two emergency theatres and two obstetric theatres with remote anaesthesia areas, providing surgical and anaesthetic assistance and daily team leadership.

Candidates must be registered as an ODP or nurse (NMC HCPC). New graduates considered.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Maintained personal professional profile.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the full range of theatre duties for the assigned specialty, assisting in both anaesthetic and surgical roles.
• Work as a competent practitioner, contributing to the multidisciplinary team and making effective use of resources.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate the care needs of perioperative patients, escalating concerns promptly.
• Act as Daily Team Leader, coordinating theatre activity and workflow.
• Supervise qualified and unqualified staff, acting as an ODP mentor and assessor.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Take personal accountability for enhanced clinical skills in line with Trust policy.
• Build working relationships through clear communication and teamwork across disciplines and departments.
• Promote a culture of trust, integrity, honesty and collaboration.
• Follow established procedures, protocols and departmental operational policies.
• Maintain professional competence and deliver safe, compassionate care in line with the NNUH PRIDE values.
• Complete a rotation across relevant specialties to reach independent working in emergency theatres, including out of hours.

Skills

Evidence of CPD

Maintained personal professional profi

Role model PRIDE values

Education

NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered ODP

Job description

This role sits within the Emergency and Obstetric Theatres at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, offering a full-time fixed-term secondment to 22 December 2027 or a part-time substantive post. The work centres on perioperative care across two emergency theatres, two obstetric theatres and remote anaesthesia areas, with surgical and anaesthetic assistance and daily team leadership. Post holders join a 24-hour department on a fully flexible rota covering days, nights, evenings and weekends. Candidates must be registered as an ODP or registered nurse, and newly qualified practitioners are considered.

What the job involves

• Carry out the full range of theatre duties for the assigned specialty, assisting in both anaesthetic and surgical roles
• Work as a competent practitioner, contributing to the multidisciplinary team and making effective use of resources
• Assess, monitor and evaluate the care needs of perioperative patients, escalating concerns promptly
• Act as Daily Team Leader, coordinating theatre activity and workflow
• Supervise qualified and unqualified staff, acting as an ODP mentor and assessor
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, dignity and confidentiality at all times
• Take personal accountability for enhanced clinical skills in line with Trust policy
• Build working relationships through clear communication and teamwork across disciplines and departments
• Promote a culture of trust, integrity, honesty and collaboration
• Follow established procedures, protocols and departmental operational policies
• Maintain professional competence and deliver safe, compassionate care in line with the NNUH PRIDE values
• Complete a rotation across relevant specialties to reach independent working in emergency theatres, including out of hours

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Registration as a nurse (NMC) or operating department practitioner (HCPC)

Skills & knowledge

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Maintained personal professional profile

Other

• Acts as an effective role model for the NNUH PRIDE values
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Nice to have

• Post-registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
• Knowledge or experience of the relevant speciality
• Experience working in a theatre environment

What’s offered

• NHS benefits and discounts
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream access to earned pay as you work
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling
• Support with career development and training
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle to work