Senior Theatre Practitioner
The closing date is 31 March 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 6 Theatre practitioner in Theatres 1-5 We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic candidateswho wish to enhance their career and join our team. The post holder requires a minimum of 3 years' experience at Band 5 and will need to have demonstrated some leadership qualities. The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate theatre lists from a Scrub/ anaesthetic skill base, managing elective and emergency list.
Being Dual role offering both scrub and anaesthetic skills would be an advantage. This role will include assisting in the management of our busy Theatre department, whilst also rotating through our many specialities which include Vascular / Gynaecology / Urology / Breast / Robotics.
Supporting the Deputy Theatre co-ordinators and Band 7's with the smooth running of the department. Taking Charge of department when required.
You will gain a wide range of experience and can expand your skills and knowledge in this challenging environment.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic candidates with the ability to work well within a busy dynamic unit, and who can deliver high quality patient care.In turn, we can offer you a structured preceptorship and induction programme for all new members of staff, plus access to on-going continuing professional education and development, appraisal and clinical supervision.
Please understand that although this position is at Royal Stoke there is a possibility you may-be required to work at County site on occasion.
Important Information:Please note the University Hospitals of North Midlands (NHS) Trust, do not pay travel expenses for candidates attending interviews
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
Details
Date posted
17 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-7794773
Job locations
Royal Stoke Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
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