# Theatre Practitioner (RGN or ODP) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-practitioner-rgn-or-odp/f97b2e76-5784-4850-97bc-b0ca417ffbde - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-practitioner-rgn-or-odp/f97b2e76-5784-4850-97bc-b0ca417ffbde.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Middlesbrough - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Operating department practitioner - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T10:01:15.965Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cleveland/Middlesbrough/South_Tees_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiovascular_Care_Services/Cardiovascular_Care_Services-v7947153 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7947153?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southtees.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Cardiothoracic Theatres are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Anaesthetic team as a band 5 practitioner. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who is looking for a new challenge and become part of a highly driven and valued professional team. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality patient care and are committed to providing continual personal and professional development. We offer a comprehensive competence pack to assist the practitioner who is successful in joining our team to enhance their current knowledge and skills. The Cardiothoracic Theatre Suit comprises of three operating theatres which specialises in both Cardiac and Thoracic surgery. We perform cutting edge heart and lung cancer surgery including Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Video Assisted and Robotic Lobectomies. The Anaesthetic Practitioner also assists the Anaesthetist in the Cardiac Catheter Lab when a patient requires a General Anaesthetic. This may be during a planned list or when an emergency GA is required. The Cardiothoracic unit at The James Cook University Hospital is a specialised regional service serving a population of 1.5 million stretching from Whitehaven in Cumbria to North Yorkshire, Teesside and Durham.  We are a centre for lung cancer and the focus of the Cancer Care Alliance of Teesside, South Durham and Yorkshire. For an informal visit please contact Cardiac Theatre Manager Maureen Theakston or Deputy Theatre Manager Andrea Tooley on 01642 854624 ### Main duties of the job The role is for an anaesthetic practitioner, caring for patients undergoing planned Cardiothoracic surgery.  We also provide an emergency service for patients requiring life saving interventions and anaesthetic support in the Cardiac Catheter Lab when a general anaesthetic is required.  Cardiothoracic Theatres operate Monday to Friday only.  An On Call commitment is required to provide a 24 hour service.  This commitment attracts an extra payment. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. ## Job Details Cardiothoracic Theatres are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Anaesthetic team as a band 5 practitioner. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who is looking for a new challenge and become part of a highly driven and valued professional team. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality patient care and are committed to providing continual personal and professional development. We offer a comprehensive competence pack to assist the practitioner who is successful in joining our team to enhance their current knowledge and skills. The Cardiothoracic Theatre Suit comprises of three operating theatres which specialises in both Cardiac and Thoracic surgery. We perform cutting edge heart and lung cancer surgery including Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Video Assisted and Robotic Lobectomies. The Anaesthetic Practitioner also assists the Anaesthetist in the Cardiac Catheter Lab when a patient requires a General Anaesthetic. This may be during a planned list or when an emergency GA is required. The Cardiothoracic unit at The James Cook University Hospital is a specialised regional service serving a population of 1.5 million stretching from Whitehaven in Cumbria to North Yorkshire, Teesside and Durham. We are a centre for lung cancer and the focus of the Cancer Care Alliance of Teesside, South Durham and Yorkshire. For an informal visit please contact Cardiac Theatre Manager Maureen Theakston or Deputy Theatre Manager Andrea Tooley on 01642 854624 ## Job Description The role is for an anaesthetic practitioner, caring for patients undergoing planned Cardiothoracic surgery. We also provide an emergency service for patients requiring life saving interventions and anaesthetic support in the Cardiac Catheter Lab when a general anaesthetic is required. Cardiothoracic Theatres operate Monday to Friday only. An On Call commitment is required to provide a 24 hour service. This commitment attracts an extra payment. ## Responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Ability to work within the boundaries of the Professional Codes of Conduct. - Commitment to evidence based practice - An awareness of Government Documents / policies in relation to changes within the NHS. - Previous experience of working in an acute health care setting. ### Knolwedge & Skills **Essential** - To provide clinical expertise within critical care providing person – centred care. - Facilitate the development of junior staff providing preceptorship, support, and assistance in their own professional and academic development. - Effective verbal & non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work within a multi-professional team. - To assist other staff members in their time management and ability to prioritise care. - Maintain a high standard of clear and concise documentation and record keeping within the clinical environment. - Intermediate information and technology skills. - To ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. - Reporting and processing of minor incidents and complaints. - To act as an autonomous practitioner within professional and clinical guidelines. - Ensure staff adhere to national, Trust and local policies, procedures, and guidelines. - Ensure staff adhere to relevant NMC guidelines and Code of Professional Conduct. ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession. - Caring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues. - High level of personal motivation. - Courage to raise concerns and challenge practice. - Commitment to the development of self and others. - Willingness to undertake further training and development. - Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service. ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Registered General Nurse or ODP Qualification - Current NMC / HCPC registration - Diploma or BSc Nursing or equivalent experience ## Documents - [friarage hospital map (pdf, 531.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2096) - [james cook campus map (pdf, 168.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2094) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 113.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2093) - [clinical service units directorate (pdf, 116.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2423) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10340032) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.