Job overview
Cardiothoracic Theatres are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Scrub team as a band 5 practitioner.
We are seeking either an experienced practitioner who is looking for a new challenge or a Newly Qualified Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner looking to become part of a highly driven and valued professional team.
Previous experience and knowledge is not necessary as we offer a comprehensive training package with mentorship tailored to your needs. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality patient care and are committed to providing continual personal and professional development.
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 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 01642854624
Main duties of the job
The role is for a scrub practitioner, caring for patients undergoing planned Cardiothoracic surgery. We also provide an emergency service for patients requiring life saving interventions. 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.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- • Ability to work within the boundaries of the Professional Codes of Conduct.
- • An awareness of Government Documents / policies in relation to changes within the NHS.
- • Previous experience of working in an acute health care setting.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- • Ability to work within a multi-professional team.
- • 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.
- • To provide clinical expertise within critical care providing person – centred care.
- • Effective verbal & non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
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.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- • Registered General Nurse or ODP Qualification
- • Current NMC / HCPC registration
- • Diploma or Degree in relevant qualification
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This advert is for Theatre Practitioner - RGN/ODP (Cardiothoracic Theatres) with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in The James Cook University Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 Operating department practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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