Job overview

Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioner ( Registered Nurse/ODP) -scrub/Anaesthetics 

Operating Theatres Royal Stoke  site- CEPOD, general  –

We have an exciting opportunity for applications from enthusiastic individuals to work within our busy Theatres 25 to 29.

We are looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner,   Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner for full time/part time positions.

Theatre is a fast paced environment where a positive attitude, energy and innovation are welcomed. As a team leader/Senior Theatre Practitioner you will be expected to deliver high standards of perioperative care, and have the ability to support and develop your own skills and facilitate / support and develop the team to provide excellent patient care within the department.

We ask that applicants have a minimum of 2 years’ experience at band 5 and can demonstrate leadership skills and qualities. You will be expected to lead a team in theatre and at times the department.

Main duties of the job

We require you to have excellent scrub/Anaesthetic skills , the successful candidate will be part of our 7 day/24 hour service.  We cover the 24 hour period with a range of shifts Early, Late, Long days and Nights. Staff need to be able to work flexibly to cover service requirements.

In turn, we can offer you a structured preceptorship and induction programme for all new members of staff, plus access to on-going continuing professional education and development, appraisal and clinical supervision.

Please understand that although this position is at Royal Stoke we are one hospital with County and you may-be required to work there on occasion.

Important Information:
Please note the University Hospitals of North Midlands (NHS) Trust, do not pay travel expenses for candidates attending interviews.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.