Theatre Practitioner Orthopaedic Scrub - Huntingdon
- Full-time
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an RN or ODP to join a supportive and welcoming team within theatres at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual to join the team within Orthopaedics. Orthopaedic experience essential.
We recruit staff who share our values and behaviours. We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development and provide a robust induction programme for all new starters within theatres. We strive to provide excellent standards of evidence based care.
Main duties of the job
This position would suit individuals who are keen to add to their existing theatre knowledge and skills, who have a commitment to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the perioperative environment.
To work within a diverse team who support each other to deliver safe and high quality care which is clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.
We are seeking a highly motivated team worker who is professional, has the ability to inspire others and embrace change. A flexible, can do attitude is essential.
There are 12 theatres in HH providing a range of specialities, Emergencies, Elective Orthopaedics, Paediatric surgery, colorectal and upper GI Surgery, Ophthalmology, Plastics, ENT, Urology, Breast, Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 176-S-8304923
Job locations: Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Assessing qualification for NVQ students D32/33 or A1 Award
- 176/183/N33 or other qualification in Perioperative care
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Committed to life long learning
- Aware of importance of risk management
- Aware of patients' needs preoperatively
Desirable
- Ability to interpret data/audit information
Experience
Essential
- Able to cope well with change
- Able to work effectively as a team member
Desirable
- Aware of broader issues within Health Care and NHS
Key Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good Customer Care skills
- Competence in a range of Scrub clinical skills
- Able to work under pressure in adverse situations
- Able to identify problems and report faults and recommend solutions
Desirable
- Training and assessing ability - Mentorship/998/730
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager, Carla Viegas, carla.viegas1@nhs.net, 01480847440