North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Practitioner - Huntingdon

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

We have two exciting Fixed Term 6 & 10 months opportunities for an RN or ODP to join a supportive and welcoming team within theatres at Hinchingbrooke Hospital to cover Maternity Leave.

We recruit staff who share our values and behaviours. We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development and provide a robust induction programme for all new starters within theatres. We strive to provide excellent standards of evidence based care.

Main duties of the job

This position would suit individuals who are keen to add to their existing theatre knowledge and skills, who have a commitment to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the perioperative environment.

To work within a diverse team who support each other to deliver safe and high quality care which is clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.

We are seeking a highly motivated team worker who is professional, has the ability to inspire others and embrace change. A flexible, can do attitude is essential.

There are 12 theatres in HH providing a range of specialities, Emergencies, Elective Orthopaedics, Paediatric surgery, colorectal & upper GI Surgery, Ophthalmology, Plastics, ENT, Urology, Breast, Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-S-7585469

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC/HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • 998, Mentorship or equivalent
  • Assessing qualification for NVQ students D32/33 or A1 Award
  • 176/183/N33 or other qualification in Perioperative care

Key Skills

Essential

  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Training and assessing ability - Mentorship/998/730

Experience

Essential

  • Able to cope well with change
  • Able to work effectively as a team member

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Committed to life long learning
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC/HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • 998, Mentorship or equivalent
  • Assessing qualification for NVQ students D32/33 or A1 Award
  • 176/183/N33 or other qualification in Perioperative care

Key Skills

Essential

  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Training and assessing ability - Mentorship/998/730

Experience

Essential

  • Able to cope well with change
  • Able to work effectively as a team member

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Committed to life long learning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Airo Onrubia

airo.onrubia@nhs.net

01480847440

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-S-7585469

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


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