Theatre Practitioner

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our dedicated Thoracic and Breast Theatre team at Glenfield Hospital.

As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide safe, high-quality perioperative care for patients undergoing a wide range of elective and emergency thoracic and breast surgical procedures. Working within one of the region's leading specialist centres, you will gain experience supporting innovative and complex surgical techniques while contributing to excellent patient outcomes and experiences.

The successful candidate will work across all phases of perioperative care, including anaesthetics and scrub supported by experienced practitioners and a comprehensive development programme. Whether you are newly qualified or looking to further develop your specialist theatre skills, we offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, education and career progression.

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to patient-centred care, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced theatre environment. Flexibility, teamwork and a proactive approach to learning are essential.

Main duties of the job
Joining the Thoracic and Breast Theatre team at Glenfield Hospital offers the opportunity to be part of a friendly, dynamic service committed to clinical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement while supporting the delivery of outstanding surgical care to our patients:

• Delivering high standards of perioperative patient care.
• Assisting in anaesthetic and scrub roles as required.
• Supporting complex thoracic and breast surgical procedures.
• Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining patient safety and adhering to theatre policies, standards and infection prevention practices.
• Participating in ongoing professional development and service improvement initiatives.

This post represents an excellent opportunity for a passionate and caring practitioner to develop their theatre career within a specialist surgical environment at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

Job responsibilities

• To co-ordinate and provide skilled clinical practice (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct.
• To contribute to the continued development of Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), including the supervision of junior nurses/ODPs and support staff.
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based clinical care to a group of patients.
• Assist and contribute to the management and organisation of a theatre or unit.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing/ODP care.
• Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role.

Person Specification
Trust Values (Essential): Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
EDI (Essential): All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Communication (Essential): Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multidisciplinary team.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Closing date: 04 November 2026

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