Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP/Scrub/Anaesthetics/Recovery
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a permanent Band 5 Theatre Practitioner role for enthusiastic RN/ODP/Scrub professionals. The position involves working in Scrub, Anaesthetics, and Recovery areas, with opportunities for rotation and skill development across specialities. Successful candidates will assess, plan, and implement care in theatre environments. Experience in theatre work and relevant qualifications are essential.
Essential criteria
- RN/ODP
Desirable criteria
- Working towards a degree
- Previous experience of working in a theatre environment.
- SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge Professional Scope of Practice. Updating knowledge
- Knowledge of record keeping
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
- Ability to work as a team member
- Good written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- RN/ODP
- Working towards a degree
- Previous experience of working in a theatre environment.
- SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge Professional Scope of Practice. Updating knowledge
- Knowledge of record keeping
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
- Ability to work as a team member
- Good written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP/Scrub/Anaesthetics/Recovery
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP/ Scrub Band 5 - Permanent - 37.5 hours per week Due to the expansion of our Theatre activity we are seeking enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join the Theatre Team. The posts will give successful candidates an opportunity to work in Theatres in Scrub, Anaesthetics & Recovery. The post holders will be responsible for developing skills which will enable them to assess, plan and implement care across one or more of the theatre specialist areas.Experience of working in Theatres in Scrub, Anaesthetics or Recovery and associated specialist qualification is essential. Rotation through all areas of Theatre work is encouraged and supported. We will consider applications form the following staff groups;-Newly Qualified Operating Department Practitioners-Experienced Theatre Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners
Main duties of the job
- To maintain high standards of professional conduct and to promote good professional ethics throughout the Department.
- To organise the smooth running of your designated area in the absence of the Senior Nurse/ODP B6 and engender a team spirit with all members of the unit, maintaining high staff morale.
- To ensure that
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