Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP/Scrub/Anaesthetics/Recovery
The closing date is 09 July 2025
Job summary
Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP/ Scrub Band 5 - Permanent - 37.5 hours per week
Due to the expansion of our Theatre activity we are seeking enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join the Theatre Team. The posts will give successful candidates an opportunity to work in Theatres in Scrub, Anaesthetics & Recovery. The post holders will be responsible for developing skills which will enable them to assess, plan and implement care across one or more of the theatre specialist areas.Experience of working in Theatres in Scrub, Anaesthetics or Recovery and associated specialist qualification is essential. Rotation through all areas of Theatre work is encouraged and supported. We will consider applications form the following staff groups;-Newly Qualified Operating Department Practitioners-Experienced Theatre Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners
Main duties of the job
- To maintain high standards of professional conduct and to promote good professional ethics throughout the Department.
- To organise the smooth running of your designated area in the absence of the Senior Nurse/ODP B6 and engender a team spirit with all members of the unit, maintaining high staff morale.
- To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with hospital policies.
- Develop to be an autonomous practitioner across all specialities Scrub, Anaesthetics and Recovery/Admissions Lounge
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
245-NAM5THE-06-25
Job locations
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
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