Theatre Recovery Practitioner

VerseOne Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon seeks enthusiastic Staff Nurses and ODPs to develop into Theatre Practitioner roles across our 14 theatres. The role supports perioperative care with comprehensive training and development, welcoming new registrants and career progression within a dynamic, patient-centred team.

Applicants should have theatre experience or a desire to grow in this field, with strong professional standards and commitment to safe care across our busy Basildon &

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse NMC or ODP HCPC.
• Post-registration qualification for day surgery or theatre practice or equivalent experience demonstrating ability to work without supervision.
• PRACTICE SUPERVISOR AND ASSESSOR TRAINING.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all patients receive the highest possible standard of care, supported by evidence-based practice.
• Taking part in cross-site rotation to meet the needs of the service on a 24-hour basis.
• Taking charge of a clinical area on a regular basis following successful completion of a development programme.
• Working within the multi-disciplinary team ensuring good professional relationships.

Skills

IT literate

Education

Registered Nurse NMC or ODP HCPC

Post registration qualification for day surgery or theatre practice or with relevant level of clinical experience demonstrating ability to work without clinical supervision in a specialist area of theatre or day surgery

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Site Basildon Town Basildon Salary £32,073 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 18:00

Regarding your application please be aware :-

We need your application to be in your FULL NAME as per your ID and any Professional Registration to be able to check these.

As per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold. for the role. Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge or to take the next step in your perioperative career? Within our 14 theatres at Basildon & Orsett Hospitals, we deliver a wide range of surgical specialities including Upper and Lower GI, Vascular, Urology, Gynaecology, Breast, Obstetrics, Maxillofacial, ENT, Trauma and Emergency, Orthopaedics, Head and Neck, Pain Management Surgery, and Elective and Emergency C-sections.

We are looking for enthusiastic Staff Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) who bring strong clinical knowledge, established theatre skills, or a real desire to develop into a Theatre Practitioner role.

Ideally, you will already have theatre experience and be confident in delivering high-quality care within the perioperative setting. However, we also welcome applications from newly registered practitioners or those seeking an exciting new career direction. With comprehensive training and development programmes, we will support you to gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive.

Teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to safe, patient-centred care are essential for this role. In return, you’ll join a motivated and friendly multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to grow your theatre career, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

If successful you will be fully supported on our development programme until you are able to undertake the full range of duties, which include:

Ensuring all patients receive the highest possible standard of care, supported by evidence-based practice.

Taking part in cross-site rotation to meet the needs of the service on 24-hour basis.

Taking charge of a clinical area on a regular basis following successful completion of a development programme.

Working within the multi-disciplinary team ensuring good professional relationships.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse NMC or ODP HCPC
• Post registration qualification for day surgery or theatre practice or with relevant level of clinical experience demonstrating ability to work without clinical supervision in a specialist area of theatre or day surgery
• PRACTICE SUPERVISOR AND ASSESSOR TRAINING

Skills

• IT literate - e.g. has used Microsoft suite in previous roles

Experience

• Previous experience working in NHS or Acute care setting
• Previous experience of working on a surgical ward or within a surgical environment

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.