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Band 5
Full-time, Part-time

Bank Registered Theatre Practitioner

Bristol NHS Foundation TrustTrustwide - Bristol & Weston, Upper Maudlin St., Bristol and Weston, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom£20.91 to £33.46 an hourCloses 16/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 5
Contract
Bank
Pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Posted
04/09/2026
Closes
16/09/2026

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Role summary

This role is for a Bank Registered Theatre Practitioner to work flexibly across North Bristol Trust and University Hospitals Bristol & Weston. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient care in operating departments, ensuring high standards of safety and adherence to professional codes of conduct. The position offers flexible working patterns, competitive pay, and opportunities to broaden clinical skills in state-of-the-art facilities. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care, and acting as a role model.

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse or ODP with current live NMC/ HCPC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Attained competencies in Anaesthetics/ Scrub/ Recovery roles

Desirable criteria

  • Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
  • Post basic specialist qualification eg: perioperative modules, Surgical First Assistant
  • Knowledge and Experience
  • Experience in a perioperative environment within the last 18-24 months
  • Experience across a range of surgical specialties
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
  • Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.
  • Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure
  • Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC/ HCPC code of professional conduct and current issues
  • Ability to organise own workload, time management/Basic Problem solving skills
  • Qualifications and Training
  • Registered Nurse or ODP with current live NMC/ HCPC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Attained competencies in Anaesthetics/ Scrub/ Recovery roles
  • Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
  • Post basic specialist qualification eg: perioperative modules, Surgical First Assistant
  • Knowledge and Experience
  • Experience in a perioperative environment within the last 18-24 months
  • Experience across a range of surgical specialties
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
  • Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.
  • Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure
  • Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC/ HCPC code of professional conduct and current issues
  • Ability to organise own workload, time management/Basic Problem solving skills

Useful to know

Band 5 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.

Application window

Posted 3d ago · Closes in 10d

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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Registered Theatre Practitioner

The closing date is 16 September 2026

Job summary

Are you a dedicated Theatre Practitioner/ ODP wanting to work in the South West's largest hospitals with full flexibility?

Join North Bristol Trust & University Hospitals Bristol & Weston's Collaborative Bank -- and enjoy a rewarding, flexible nursing career tailored to your needs!

Why join us?

Valued Team Membership: As a Bank Theatre Practitioner with us, you'll be a respected member of our team, with access to exceptional benefits including the NHS Pension scheme, paid mandatory and statutory training, and full induction support.

Flexible Working Patterns: Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle, including earlies, lates, long days, and nights, with competitive pay rates and holiday pay. Enjoy the freedom to work without rigid hours.

Diverse Experience: Work across multiple disciplines and specialties, broadening your clinical skills and experience in a supportive environment.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Opportunity to work in award-winning settings like the Brunel building.

Additional Perks: Receive free uniforms, training opportunities, and pay incentives.

Convenience and Regular Work: Benefit from long and short-term placements that offer flexibility, along with the team spirit and friendly atmosphere of a permanent role

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