Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP) — Orthopaedics Focus

Forest Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust in Newark is seeking an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join the Theatre Department at Newark Hospital. The role requires enthusiasm and a passion for high-quality patient care with exposure to scrub, anaesthetics and recovery, and a focus on orthopaedics.

The site features multiple theatres and a roster including on-call duties; occasional shifts at King's Mill Hospital offer development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in operative theatre roles (scrub/anaesthetics/recovery).
• Interest or experience in orthopaedics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support theatre teams across day-case theatres, minor ops, and procedure room.
• Participate in on-call rota to support transfers between hospitals.
• Work with Clinical Educator to maintain NMC/HCPC standards and competency packs.

Skills

Scrub experience

Anaesthetics exposure

Recovery experience

Orthopaedics interest

Job description

Forest Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust in Newark is seeking an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join the Theatre Department at Newark Hospital. The role requires enthusiasm and a passion for high-quality patient care with exposure to scrub, anaesthetics and recovery, and a focus on orthopaedics.

The site features multiple theatres and a roster including on-call duties; occasional shifts at King's Mill Hospital offer development opportunities.