Theatre Practitioner/ODP
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced or newly qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Theatre Nurse to join the Theatre team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The team provides high-standard patient care across two sites, Scarborough and Bridlington, covering various surgical specialities. The successful candidate will be committed to patient-centred care and contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care through evidence-based practice. They will also supervise and teach junior staff and colleagues, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification
- NVQ assessor
- Willingness to train as a mentor
- Previous theatre experience at Band 5
- Demonstrate awareness of current issues in health care
- Demonstrate awareness of NHS standards of Professional Practice
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration
- Teaching qualification
- NVQ assessor
- Willingness to train as a mentor
- Previous theatre experience at Band 5
- Demonstrate awareness of current issues in health care
- Demonstrate awareness of NHS standards of Professional Practice
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Theatre Practitioner/ODP
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
We are currently recruiting for experienced and newly qualified ODPs/Theatre Nurses within our Theatre team.
We would love to tell you about our team and our culture. Our area is committed to providing a high standard of patient care over two sites (Scarborough & Bridlington), covering a variety of specialities, including: Maxillofacial, ENT, Gynaecology, Urology, Upper GI, Orthopaedics as well as Acute & Trauma.
We welcome applicants from both experienced and new qualified ODP's/anaesthetic nurses. You do not need any additional qualifications to be eligible for this post, but hold passion, enthusiasm and commitment to provide patient centred care.
- A positive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research evidence.
- A willingness to supervise and teach junior staff and colleagues and share learning through clinical supervision.
- The ability to work as an integral member of the team
Please see the additional information document attached before applying
If you feel you are ready to apply, please do so and we look forward to reading your application!
Main duties of the job
- Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust pol
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