Theatre Practitioner

Job overview

The post holder will gain experience in General Surgery, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Burns and Plastics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and be exposed to a busy Emergency and Trauma Theatre.

As a Theatre Practitioner you would be expected to adapt to both Scrub and Anaesthetic duties on the department. You will be responsible and professionally accountable for working within the HCPC/NMC ‘Scope of Professional Practice’. For the provision, delivery and maintenance of high quality, best practice individualised perioperative patient care under the supervision of the theatre Team Leader.

The post demands a research-based approach to underpin clinical decisions and actively contribute to supporting provision, delivery and maintenance of a safe, effective and efficient perioperative clinical environment.

The post holder will work across the 2 theatre sites and is responsible as a team member of the operating department to actively contribute to achieving improvement in services and key performance indicators for the Care group/Trust. Having experience working in anaesthetics is essential to this post, as a ODP or RGN with a post registration anaesthetic qualification.

Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.

Main duties of the job

Previous applicants need not apply

• To support the development of clinical teams by creating a learning environment in which the individuals’ performance is reviewed.

• To support the delegation of work within the team and review performance.

• To work with and on behalf of the Theatre Team Leader managing key operational aspects of theatres and providing support and advice on all matters.

• To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 19th May 2026

Closing date: 26th May 2026

Shortlisting date: 27th May 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.