The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Theatre Practitioner

The closing date is 04 December 2025

Job summary

We are looking for motivated and enthusiasticTheatre Practitioners experienced within the fields of Scrub in different specialties in Main Theatres to join the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn.

As a member of the operating team, you will provide an effective and efficient service to clinicians and other service user's dependent on need.

You will ensure that all activities carried out are within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust policies and guidelines and promote the Trusts Vision and Nursing Strategy.

*Please note that online interviews will not be available for this vacancy. All shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview*

Main duties of the job

Provide and deliver a high standard of care through the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating individual patients' needs based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

Act as an advocate for patients where necessary whilst respecting their privacy and dignity within a caring environment.

To provide expert, skilled assistance in the scrubbed role and circulating role within the Operating Department and other areas such as Delivery Suite or the Emergency Department if a clinical need arises.

Maintain a clean and safe environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trusts Health and Safety and Infection Control policies.

To ensure that all records of patient care are completed accurately.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-040-25CC

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or ODP with the UK NMC or HCPC
  • Mentorship or teaching qualification
  • Degree qualification or evidence of working at degree level
  • Evidence of further continued professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience at band 5 theatre practitioner with elective and emergency clinical experience
  • Teaching and staff development experience

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others
  • Proven clinical skills and related knowledge in relevant area
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A flexible attitude towards daily service provision
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or ODP with the UK NMC or HCPC
  • Mentorship or teaching qualification
  • Degree qualification or evidence of working at degree level
  • Evidence of further continued professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience at band 5 theatre practitioner with elective and emergency clinical experience
  • Teaching and staff development experience

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others
  • Proven clinical skills and related knowledge in relevant area
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A flexible attitude towards daily service provision

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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Elective Team Leader

Sylvia Nabais

sylvia.nabais@qehkl.nhs.uk

01553613740

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-040-25CC

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Supporting documents

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