Job overview

Join Our Dynamic Team of Theatre Practitioners

Are you a passionate and skilled Theatre Practitioner ready to make a difference in a vibrant Operating Theatre Department? We’re on the hunt for flexible, motivated, and compassionate individuals to join our dedicated team.

 Why Join Us?

• Permanent, Full-Time Positions: Stability and growth in your career
• Flexibility with Purpose: We believe in work-life balance! Our Trust Policy supports a variety of flexible working options tailored to fit your lifestyle—without compromising the care we provide
• Be Part of Something Great: Work alongside a team of committed professionals in a fast-paced environment where your contributions truly matter

If you’re eager to take on new challenges and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, we’d love to hear from you. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the theatre.

Ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us? Apply now.

Main duties of the job

Step into a State-of-the-Art Operating Theatre

Imagine working in a cutting-edge environment with the latest technology and a diverse range of surgical specialties. Our department boasts ten operating suites, including three advanced laminar flow rooms and a sophisticated integrated vascular hybrid suite.

Experience a World of Surgical Expertise:

We offer a wide spectrum of surgical specialisations, providing a rich and dynamic learning environment:

• Adult & Paediatric Surgery
• General & Colorectal Surgery
• Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O)
• Vascular Surgery
• Gynaecology & Obstetrics
• And much more!

Be Part of a 24/7 Lifesaving Team:

We provide a crucial 24-hour emergency service, 7 days a week, allowing you to experience a varied and dynamic work environment. Shift patterns are flexible to accommodate our round-the-clock care.

Are You the Right Fit?

We're looking for passionate individuals who meet the following essential criteria:

• RGN / ODAP Qualification: Your foundational expertise is key
• Continuous Learning: A commitment to undertaking relevant further study to enhance your skills
• Exceptional Communication: Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
• Enthusiasm and Dedication: You're motivated, reliable, and ready to make a difference

Take the Next Step

For more details or to arrange an informal visit to experience our outstanding facilities, please contact Rachel Lees, Lead to Nurses and AHP’s, Team Manager at 0161 627 8409.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.