Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP/Scrub/Anaesthetics/Recovery

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP in Ashton-under-Lyne for a full-time role within their expanding theatre team. This position involves working in various specialities including Scrub, Anaesthetics, and Recovery, offering opportunities for professional growth and skill development. Successful candidates will be passionate and motivated individuals ready to contribute to high standards of care and team spirit in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• RN/ODP qualification is essential for practising in this role.
• A degree in relevant field is preferred as part of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional standards and promote ethics in the department.
• Organise theatre operations and support team dynamics.
• Develop autonomy in Scrub, Anaesthetics, and Recovery specialities.

Skills

Knowledge Professional Scope of Practice

Knowledge of record keeping

Knowledge of health and safety

Knowledge of clinical governance

Knowledge of Risk Management

Ability to work as a team member

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

RN/ODP

Working towards a degree

Job description

Go back Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP/Scrub/Anaesthetics/Recovery

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP/ Scrub Band 5 - Permanent - 37.5 hours per week

Due to the expansion of our Theatre activity we are seeking enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join the Theatre Team. The posts will give successful candidates an opportunity to work in Theatres in Scrub, Anaesthetics & Recovery. The post holders will be responsible for developing skills which will enable them to assess, plan and implement care across one or more of the theatre specialist areas.Experience of working in Theatres in Scrub, Anaesthetics or Recovery and associated specialist qualification is essential. Rotation through all areas of Theatre work is encouraged and supported. We will consider applications form the following staff groups;-Newly Qualified Operating Department Practitioners-Experienced Theatre Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners

Main duties of the job

• To maintain high standards of professional conduct and to promote good professional ethics throughout the Department.
• To organise the smooth running of your designated area in the absence of the Senior Nurse/ODP B6 and engender a team spirit with all members of the unit, maintaining high staff morale.
• To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with hospital policies.
• Develop to be an autonomous practitioner across all specialities Scrub, Anaesthetics and Recovery/Admissions Lounge

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• RN/ODP
• Working towards a degree

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience of working in a theatre environment.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge Professional Scope of Practice. Updating knowledge
• Knowledge of record keeping
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Knowledge of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of Risk Management.
• Ability to work as a team member
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust