Theatre Practitioner
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Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 ENT Scrub Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive Theatre team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse or ODP who is passionate about delivering high-quality perioperative care within a specialist ENT environment. You will play a key role in supporting elective and emergency ENT surgery, including procedures such as tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, grommets, nasal and sinus surgery, airway procedures, and head & neck operations.
You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring all patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care throughout their perioperative journey.
You will be a Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration. Ideally, you will have previous experience in ENT scrub practice, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration. Previous experience in ENT scrub practice is desirable; however, full training and support will be provided for the right candidate with a keen interest in developing specialist skills.
You will be organised, adaptable, and confident working in a fast-paced theatre environment, with the ability to remain calm under pressure. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a strong commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will provide professional and skilled scrub support for a range of ENT surgical procedures, ensuring safe and effective perioperative care aligned with Trust standards and clinical governance requirements. You will prepare and manage surgical instruments, equipment, and specialized ENT devices, contributing to the smooth running of the theatre and maintaining excellent infection-prevention and documentation standards.
Working closely with surgeons, anaethetists, ODPs and theatre support staff, you will uphold a sterile environment and contribute to positive patient outcomes. You will support junior colleagues and students, assist in maintaining theatre readiness, and participate in ongoing service improvement, training, and development.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
264-7669043-SUR
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
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