# Theatre Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-practitioner/01c3aaf6-ad25-4f76-9f43-dc84bd1db02f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-practitioner/01c3aaf6-ad25-4f76-9f43-dc84bd1db02f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Location:** Leicester Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Practitioner - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T08:10:32.887Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Thoracic_Breast_Theatres/Thoracic_Breast_Theatres-v8358364 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8358364?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our dedicated Thoracic and Breast Theatre team at Glenfield Hospital. As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide safe, high-quality perioperative care for patients undergoing a wide range of elective and emergency thoracic and breast surgical procedures. Working within one of the region’s leading specialist centres, you will gain experience supporting innovative and complex surgical techniques while contributing to excellent patient outcomes and experiences. The successful candidate will work across all phases of perioperative care, including anaesthetics and scrub supported by experienced practitioners and a comprehensive development programme. Whether you are newly qualified or looking to further develop your specialist theatre skills, we offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, education and career progression. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to patient-centred care, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced theatre environment. Flexibility, teamwork and a proactive approach to learning are essential. ### Main duties of the job Joining the Thoracic and Breast Theatre team at Glenfield Hospital offers the opportunity to be part of a friendly, dynamic service committed to clinical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement while supporting the delivery of outstanding surgical care to our patients: - Delivering high standards of perioperative patient care. - Assisting in anaesthetic and scrub roles as required. - Supporting complex thoracic and breast surgical procedures. - Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team. - Maintaining patient safety and adhering to theatre policies, standards and infection prevention practices. - Participating in ongoing professional development and service improvement initiatives. This post represents an excellent opportunity for a passionate and caring practitioner to develop their theatre career within a specialist surgical environment at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To co-ordinate and provide skilled clinical practice (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct. - To contribute to the continued development of Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), including the supervision of junior nurses/ODPs and support staff - Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based clinical care to a group of patients. - Assist and contribute to the management and organisation of a theatre or unit - Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing/ODP care. - Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members. please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on 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 ### EDI **Essential** - ll staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others ### Trust Values **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ### Communication **Essential** - Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multidisciplinary team ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 279.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10684658) - [ps (pdf, 208.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10711641) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## 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.