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Theatre Practitioner (Main Theatre Other Specialities)The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust • Dudley, United Kingdom
Theatre Practitioner (Main Theatre Other Specialities)

Theatre Practitioner (Main Theatre Other Specialities)

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust • Dudley, United Kingdom
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job summary
THEATRES, ANAESTHETICS, CRITICAL CARE, PRE-OP & PAIN DIRECTORATE
Band 5 - Theatre Practitioner (Main Theatres & Other Specialities)
Full Time - Permanent
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Theatre team. Theatre scrub experience is desirable; however, full training and development opportunities will be provided to support your progression within the role. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic practitioner who are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and can work effectively as part of a highly motivated multidisciplinary team. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to develop your theatre career, we can offer excellent training and development opportunities across a wide range of specialities.

Main duties of the job
  • Deliver a high standard of patient care in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
  • Organise and manage the day-to-day running of allocated areas, as directed by the Specialty Manager/Team Leader and within own level of competence.
  • Take charge of clinical sessions as required to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
  • Liaise with medical staff, senior nursing staff and other departments to support the smooth running of services.
  • Ensure all relevant staff are informed of changes to procedures, operating lists or service arrangements.
  • Supervise and support learners and junior staff in line with their level of competence and skill.
  • Ensure patients, relatives and ward staff receive appropriate information and that all documentation is completed accurately.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 253-0726-8168623
Job locations: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
  • Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
  • Good standard of general education

Desirable
  • Basic resuscitation / ILS / IV therapy

Knowledge & Training
Essential
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role
  • Willingness to rotate across theatres within the Trust for professional development

Desirable
  • Completion of a recognised theatre training programme or evidence of relevant perioperative experience

Experience
Desirable
  • Current or recent experience working as a Theatre Scrub Practitioner in a theatre setting

Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
  • Effective communication skills -- written, verbal and IT with the ability to communicate clearly with members of the MDT, patients, families and carers
  • IT literate, with the ability to use and learn theatre-specific digital systems

Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
  • Ability to provide holistic care to patients
  • Ability to problem-solve and use sound clinical judgement
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload effectively

Planning Skills
Essential
  • Physical capability to perform the role with reasonable adjustments as required
  • Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns and rapidly changing clinical situations
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
  • Able to remain calm and effective when working under pressure

Management Skills
Essential
  • Ability to support colleagues, including student nurses and ODPs
  • Ability to keep accurate, confidential patient records

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 Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Speciality Manager Amanda Prescott
Amanda.prescott@nhs.net
01384456111
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