North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Practitioner Orthopaedic Scrub - Peterborough (Fixed Term)

The closing date is 18 March 2026

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an RN or ODP to join a supportive and welcoming team within theatres at Peterborough City Hospital on a fixed term basis.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual to join the team within Trauma and Orthopaedics. Trauma and Orthopaedic experience essential.

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 18 theatres in PCH providing a range of specialities, Emergencies, Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics, Paediatric surgery, colorectal & upper GI Surgery, Ophthalmology, Plastics, ENT, Maxillofacial, 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

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-S-7746339-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


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

  • Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

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

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

Key Skills

Essential

  • IT skills
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

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

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

Key Skills

Essential

  • IT skills

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Helen Cousins

helen.cousins@nhs.net

01733677401

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-S-7746339-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


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