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Job summary

Main area
Nurse Bank
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Bank
Hours
  • Flexible working
  • Other
Flexible Bank
Job ref
234-26-TS012-ODP-03
Employer
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Town
Norwich
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/04/2026 23:59

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank Theatre Practitioner (ODP/RN)

Band 5

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is a 1,200-bedded teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities for modern patient care: 1100 beds in the PFI and 100 in Cromer Community Hospital.

The NNUH is part of Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group which includes the James Paget Hospital, in Great Yarmouth and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King Lynn.

We carry out nearly one million outpatient appointments, day case procedures and inpatient admissions annually. The population we serve is predominantly the people of Norfolk and north Suffolk, although some patients are referred from further afield especially to access specialist services available at this Trust.

Our staff of c10,000 care for and support patients who are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices and from other acute hospitals. We run more than 60 specialist services as a tertiary centre, including more than a dozen specialist cancer and radiotherapy treatments, and we are one of the biggest cancer centres in the country.

We provide complex spinal surgery services, specialist Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosciences services and specialist cardiac services. Our Trust runs specialist dermatology, rheumatology, endocrinology, adult congenital heart disease services, treatment of complex liver and pancreatic diseases in adults, cystic fibrosis services and intestinal failure services. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre. NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. 

At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare, and our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team. 

Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:

People-focused

We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.

Respect

We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.

Integrity

We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.

Dedication

We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.

Excellence

We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital. 

Wish you were here? So do we.


We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be.  We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.


At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and long term conditions and people within the LGBT+ community.

Job overview

Bank Theatre Practitioner (Operating Department Practitioner/ Registered Nurse)

The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital is seeking skilled Theatre Practitioners (Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners) to join our NNUH Bank (Temporary Workforce) and work shifts within our Main Theatres team. In this role, you will provide safe and effective peri-operative care, contributing to the smooth running of theatre lists and supporting high standards of patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate flexibility in undertaking a range of theatre duties across anaesthetic and surgical specialities.

We are looking for practitioners with current NMC or HCPC registration, recent peri-operative experience, and a commitment to maintaining professional competence. In return, joining the NNUH Temporary Workforce offers flexibility and the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of specialities in a supportive environment. If you share our PRIDE values of People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence, we welcome your application to support our team in delivering outstanding patient care.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for roles within Temporary Workforce.

Main duties of the job

Work as a competent practitioner, contributing to the development of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the most effective utilisation of resources.

Undertake a full range of theatre duties appropriate to the specialty by providing skilled assistance in the anaesthetic and surgical role.

Be personally accountable for undertaking a range of enhanced skills specific to the clinical area in accordance with trust Policy.

Assess, monitor and evaluate the care needs of the peri-operative patient,
gaining the comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and
reporting effectively to the appropriate person.

Maintain and ensure that patient safety, comfort, dignity and confidentiality remains paramount.

Display a professional attitude by developing and maintaining good working relationships, communication and teamwork with all disciplines, both within the Department and with other relevant Departments in the Trust. 

Support and encourage the concept of team working and development of trust, integrity, honesty and sharing within the multi-disciplinary team. 

Ensure that all practice is in accordance with established procedures and protocols and conform with the unit's Operational Policy.

Working for our organisation

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Explore all aspects of our hiring process with the attached detailed flow chart, which provides a thorough insight into each pivotal stage.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent experience of practice in a perioperative environment in a UK setting
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality
  • Experience of managing / leading a team and co-ordinating workload

Attitude, aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Competency in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the level of experience and clinical area
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health Professional Council Register
  • Completion of a preceptorship programme or significant demonstrable experience.
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesStonewall Health ChampionsMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Temporary Workforce Recruitment Team
Job title
Temporary Workforce
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01603 288877
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