Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Theatre Practitioner

The closing date is 20 April 2026

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust invites applications from enthusiastic and dedicated Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse for a Band 6 position. This is an excellent opportunity for staff who have successfully completed the Band 6 Development Programme.

We are a hardworking and enthusiastic department with a strong sense of teamwork who are passionate about delivering outstanding surgical care.

The successful applicant will have the motivation, vision and leadership qualities necessary to lead a successful theatre team and will be expected to use those skills to coordinate the department, working within a flexible working pattern to meet the needs of the service. You will be expected to deputise for Clinical Operations Manager as required.

Main duties of the job

Delegate work to match capabilities and workload of team members
Establish and maintain effective communication within multi-disciplinary team including contributing to effective communication concerning the specialism.
Lead their team towards local, divisional and Trust objectives.
Ensure an appropriate skill mix when planning rotas, delegating tasks, etc.
Assist Clinical Operations Manager and Matron to manage human and other resources effectively within budget allocation.
Supervise and deploy staff where and when necessary to meet the continuing needs of the service.
Ensure theatre sessions run smoothly communicating with appropriate team members to ensure a positive patient experience. (Including ward, admissions, bed team and recovery)

About us

Why CHFT? Why Now?Join CHFT and be part of a team that's at the forefront of surgical excellence and innovation:o NHS Recognised: Our theatres have been celebrated for their post-pandemic achievements in an NHS Providers case study: "Providers Deliver: Achieving value for money."o National Spotlight: Our proactive approach to waiting list management has been featured by Sky News.o Award-Winning Performance: Shortlisted as a finalist for the 2023 Health Service Journal's Performance Recovery Award for our theatres and elective recovery work.o Pioneering Accreditation: One of the first trusts in England to be accredited as a GIRFT surgical hub.o Cutting-Edge Technology: We've recently launched robotic surgery at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, demonstrating our commitment to advanced surgical techniques.

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-SURG2094

Job locations

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have the ability to:

Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational & professional issues. Promoting an open, honest and transparent culture.
Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and take a key role in the management of the outcomes.
Be able to prepare and present reasoned discussion based on facts, convince others and resolve claims for competing resources.
To work within the NMC/ HCPC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust.
Act a clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced.
To ensure that high standards of care are given and maintained. Act and escalate when standards are not being maintained.
Identify future leaders and actively manage succession planning within own area.
To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements.
Participate in the supervision and teaching of students and junior staff. Ensure systems are in place to support staff in development, e.g. PDRs Mentorship, preceptorship, NVQ and mandatory training attendance.
Identify training needs for department and ensure these are fed into PDR process.
Support the development of the department team.
Ensure clinical learning environment is conducive for effective learning, undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.
Attend and participate in meetings as required including providing feedback and disseminating information as appropriate.
Utilise information systems to plan and forecast future needs and ensure appropriate action.
Assist Clinical Operations Manager to monitor sickness, absence and competence issues and implement Trust policies.
Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation, including promoting a no blame culture in order that incidents and near misses are reported.
To manage complaints at departmental level, including supporting junior staff to manage verbal complaints and refer on when unable to resolve.
To participate investigation of incidents / complaints as required.
Be proactive in the development of practice/ services in the clinical area, through business planning process / service development, in conjunction with the Theatre manager and Matron.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have the ability to:

Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational & professional issues. Promoting an open, honest and transparent culture.
Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and take a key role in the management of the outcomes.
Be able to prepare and present reasoned discussion based on facts, convince others and resolve claims for competing resources.
To work within the NMC/ HCPC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust.
Act a clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced.
To ensure that high standards of care are given and maintained. Act and escalate when standards are not being maintained.
Identify future leaders and actively manage succession planning within own area.
To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements.
Participate in the supervision and teaching of students and junior staff. Ensure systems are in place to support staff in development, e.g. PDRs Mentorship, preceptorship, NVQ and mandatory training attendance.
Identify training needs for department and ensure these are fed into PDR process.
Support the development of the department team.
Ensure clinical learning environment is conducive for effective learning, undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.
Attend and participate in meetings as required including providing feedback and disseminating information as appropriate.
Utilise information systems to plan and forecast future needs and ensure appropriate action.
Assist Clinical Operations Manager to monitor sickness, absence and competence issues and implement Trust policies.
Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation, including promoting a no blame culture in order that incidents and near misses are reported.
To manage complaints at departmental level, including supporting junior staff to manage verbal complaints and refer on when unable to resolve.
To participate investigation of incidents / complaints as required.
Be proactive in the development of practice/ services in the clinical area, through business planning process / service development, in conjunction with the Theatre manager and Matron.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st Level NMC or HCPC Registration
Diploma/ Degree in Adult nursing
NVQ/ Diploma in Operating Department Practice

Desirable

Specialist qualification in theatres/ anaesthetics
Management certificate
Degree in Healthcare / Management
Mentorship/ Preceptorship Qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

Experienced Scrub Practitioner
Up to date professional knowledge
Proven scrub and anaesthetic / PACU skills
Evidence of self-development / clinical knowledge

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

Proven ability to lead a theatre team
Experience of change management
Experience of recruitment / selection
Leadership skills
Team building skills
Experience of evidence based practice

Desirable

Budgetary management skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st Level NMC or HCPC Registration
Diploma/ Degree in Adult nursing
NVQ/ Diploma in Operating Department Practice

Desirable

Specialist qualification in theatres/ anaesthetics
Management certificate
Degree in Healthcare / Management
Mentorship/ Preceptorship Qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

Experienced Scrub Practitioner
Up to date professional knowledge
Proven scrub and anaesthetic / PACU skills
Evidence of self-development / clinical knowledge

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

Proven ability to lead a theatre team
Experience of change management
Experience of recruitment / selection
Leadership skills
Team building skills
Experience of evidence based practice

Desirable

Budgetary management 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

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Employer's website

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