University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Theatre Practitioner

The closing date is 17 October 2025

Job summary

Band 5 Theatre Practitioner - County ?TheatresTheatres at County consists of a suite of 7 theatres, a modular unit and an ambulatory unit which cover many different specialities.

We require enthusiastic and flexible Band 5's Theatre Practitioners (Nurses/ODP's) to join our team in theatres at County Hospital.

Previous scrub or anaesthetics experience in theatres,( e.g. Orthopaedics, Vascular, Gynae and Urology), would be an advantage but not essential. A genuine interest in operating theatres and surgery required. You will need to be a team player with good communication skills and an ability to adapt to new situations with a strong focus on providing excellent quality patient care within the Theatre environment.

Main duties of the job

The post will predominantly be based in the Theatre Department at the County Hospital including the modular unit however there may be a requirement to work in other clinical areas of the Trust including the Royal Stoke Hospital . Education opportunities post appointment will be available through the Professional Development Team.Important Information:Please note the University Hospitals of North Midlands (NHS) Trust, do not pay travel expenses for candidates attending interviews. Teams interviews will not be undertaken for this post.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-7467778

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Part time hours will be considered.If you would like to discuss this position further or wish to arrange an informal visit please contact emma.maddams@uhnm.nhs.uk or julie.lehman@uhnm.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Part time hours will be considered.If you would like to discuss this position further or wish to arrange an informal visit please contact emma.maddams@uhnm.nhs.uk or julie.lehman@uhnm.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK registration
  • UK pin number
  • NHS experience

Desirable

  • UK post experience

Experience

Desirable

  • experience in a theatre environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK registration
  • UK pin number
  • NHS experience

Desirable

  • UK post experience

Experience

Desirable

  • experience in a theatre environment

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister / Theatre Coordinator

Julie Lehman

julie.lehman@uhnm.nhs.uk

01785230825

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-7467778

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Supporting documents

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