Theatre Practitioner (Operating Department Practitioner / RN) - ENT

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Pension & annual leave

Wagestream

Park & Ride

Counselling services

On-site nursery

Staff cafés

Salary sacrifice

Career development

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Theatre Practitioner to join our General, Thoracic and Vascular Theatre team. You will provide high-quality perioperative care, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey while working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy theatre environment.

You will prepare theatre equipment, assist with a wide range of procedures, and uphold patient safety and infection prevention standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing general, thoracic and vascular surgery.
• Prepare theatre equipment and resources and assist with a wide range of surgical procedures.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and infection prevention and contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department.

Job description

Company:

Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

General, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery is an exciting and developing specialty. The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading provider within the UK and Europe, performing Minimal Invasive Oesophagectomies, Major Colorectal and thoracic procedures, including Robotic surgery.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development within the General, Vascular, and Thoracic specialties. You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic theatre environment, working alongside highly skilled surgical and anaesthetic teams. The position is ideal for practitioners looking to broaden their clinical expertise, enhance their confidence in complex procedures, and progress within perioperative care.

The successful candidate will pride themselves on having a passion on delivering excellent patient centred care on their Peri-Operative pathway.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Practitioner to join our General, Thoracic and Vascular Theatre team. The post holder will provide high-quality perioperative care, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey while working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy and dynamic theatre environment.

You’ll be responsible for preparing theatre equipment and resources, assisting with a wide range of surgical procedures, maintaining high standards of patient safety and infection prevention and contributing to the smooth running of the theatre department. The role requires excellent communication, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

The successful candidate will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, operating department practitioners, nurses and support staff to deliver safe and effective patient care. Previous theatre experience is desirable; however, full training and development opportunities will be provided.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent patient care, a willingness to learn new skills and the ability to work flexibly across General, Thoracic and Vascular specialities while supporting continuous service improvement.

In line with the Trust’s PRIDE values, the successful candidate will be People-Focused, treat everyone with Respect, act with Integrity, demonstrate Dedication to delivering high-quality care, and strive for Excellence in all aspects of their role.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

This advert closes on Thursday 19 Nov 2026

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust