Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free fitness club membership

Wellbeing rewards

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital is seeking a permanent, full-time Theatre Practitioner (ODP) or scrub nurse to join the anaesthetic and recovery team. The role involves a varied caseload, supervision of junior staff, and delivery of evidence-based care using advanced theatre technology.

Post-registration experience in anaesthesia and recovery is required, with registration recognised by the NMC or HPC. Weekend work and on-call duties are part of the role, with opportunities to advance your

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in theatre practice or related field.
• Experience in anaesthesia and recovery is preferred.
• Registration with NMC or HPC is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as scrub nurse or theatre practitioner (ODP) in theatre.
• Manage a varied caseload and supervise junior team members.
• Deliver clinically effective, evidence-based patient care.
• Utilise state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
• Apply strong communication in day-to-day practice.
• Work weekends and be on call.

Skills

Passion for high standards

Attention to detail

Teamwork and flexibility

Education

Theatre practice qualification

Job description

This permanent, full-time post sits in the anaesthetic and recovery team at Nuffield Health's Leicester Hospital. The work is theatre practice as a scrub nurse or operating department practitioner, with a varied caseload and supervision of junior team members. The role carries weekend work and on-call duties, and it needs post-registration experience in anaesthesia and recovery. Registration with the NMC or HPC is required.

What the job involves

• Work as a scrub nurse or theatre practitioner (ODP) in theatre
• Take on a varied caseload
• Supervise, support and develop junior team members
• Deliver clinically effective, evidence-based care suited to each patient
• Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
• Apply communication skills in day-to-day practice
• Work weekends and be on call

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications for theatre practice

Registration & licences

• Registration with the appropriate governing body, NMC or HPC

Experience

• Post-registration experience
• Experience in anaesthesia and recovery

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for high standards
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Focused, flexible and motivated team working

Nice to have

• Experience in scrub

What’s offered

• Free membership across Nuffield Health fitness clubs
• Lifestyle and financial wellbeing rewards
• Opportunities to grow your career