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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Theatres at HGS for Band 5 theatre practitioners, predominantly at Heartlands Hospital. We have a wide variety of specialities including Vascular, CEPOD, Hybrid, Paediatrics, Trauma, General and Obstetrics and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, caring and dedicated ODP's or Nurses who can handle the challenges of a busy theatre environment and have previous theatre experience (this can include placements during your training), to work in all areas of perioperative care. The post holder will practice in a holistic, non-judgmental, caring and compassionate manner that avoids assumptions, supports social inclusion and recognises and respects individual choice and acknowledges diversity. Applicants must possess excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to deliver high quality patient focused care. The post holder will be supported with ongoing training for the perioperative environment, and all newly qualified staff will complete the Trust preceptorship.
You will need to be registered with HCPC or NMC, or be able to apply for registration in August 2026, and will need to be in the UK to attend a face-to-face interview.
For further information please contact Julie Gilmartin, Band 7 Senior practitioner for Heartlands Theatres, on julie.gilmartin@uhb.nhs.uk/01214243417 or Georgina Tain, Lead Educator for Theatres, on georgina.tain@uhb.nhs.uk/01214247573.
Main duties of the job
*The post holder will work according to the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Standards of practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines, independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.
*The post holder must use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative care, communicate findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice.
*To achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training, develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice.
*To assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line/shift manager. This may include representing your theatre/theatre cluster at meetings, link practitioner responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered practitioners and students.
*Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives within a collaborative framework to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained at the highest level.
*Staff will be expected to rotate between practice setting which will include difference specialities and areas of practice including anaesthetics, scrub and recovery and participate in on call duties.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 21 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9015740
- Job locations: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- *Previous/recent experience of working in an acute / NHS care setting (can include student/ trainee placements within the last 12 months)
- *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post of 0n-going professional development/competence.
- *Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating others within a team/providing supervision to others
- *Can articulate willingness & demonstrate knowledge in relation to student supervision and assessment
- *(Can include experience as student Nurse registered nurse for newly qualified applicants)
- *Understanding and knowledge of the NMC/HCPC code of conduct
- *Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context in relation to the role
- *Can demonstrate an understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity and how this related to the role
- *Awareness of health and safety issues
Desirable
- *Previous experience working in a theatres environment pre or post registration
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Adult Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the NMC/HCPC Register
- *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC/HCPC
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to read/write, speaks, receive and understand instruction in English.
- *Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
- *Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
- *Competent in a range of clinical skills / practices relevant to the scope of practice required, demonstrates willingness to learn specific skills associated with the practice setting.
- *Evidence of or the ability to demonstrate a clear understanding and passion of the following.
- *Time management / Delegation of duties and orientation of new / temporary staff
- *Professional behaviour / relationship management
- *Clinical audit / learning from incidents
- *Care of a group of patients/shift management and clinical leadership relevant to the practise setting.
- *Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
- *Caring and approachable
- *Punctual, reliable
- *Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours, public holidays and on call where required.
- *The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy them to a different practice setting for a span of duty.
- *Ability to travel to all hospital sites as required by the role.
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This advert is for Band 5 Theatre Practitioner with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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