North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Practitioner - Huntingdon

The closing date is 11 March 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.

Date posted

02 March 2026

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-B

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.

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

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)