Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) is looking for an experienced, confident, Theatre Practitioner ODP with at least 2 years' experience in a fast-paced theatre environment within an acute hospital setting.

Join our dynamic theatre team offering a 24/7 elective and emergency service across a wide range of specialties, including ENT, Maxillofacial, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Plastic Surgery, and Breast Surgery. Many of our ODPs are dual-skilled, giving you the chance to work both anaesthetically and surgically.

If you are experienced, confident, and ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you.

In your supporting statement, please explain which of our values resonates most with you and why. Applications that do not address this may not be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote and maintain high standards of care for patients requiring all aspects of perioperative care, following appropriate training across a variety of surgical specialities.

The role of the Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) is to provide holistic, high-quality, patient-focused care, ensuring a comprehensive, efficient and safe service for patients at Kettering General Hospital.

The post holder will act with professionalism, responsibility, accountability and integrity at all times, and will report any adverse events, incidents or concerns regarding practice to the appropriate person in charge.

The post holder will be expected to use resources effectively and contribute proactively to service development, change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

At all times, the post holder will practice in accordance with the NMC Code/HCPC standards, as well as Trust policies and local standards of care.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-8305247-SUR

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC ODP diploma/Degree level
• Mentorship/Teaching Qualification

Desirable

• Management/Leadership Qualification

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Previous recent experience of working within the surgical/theatre environment
• Identification and assessment of patient needs
• Recent knowledge of current NHS issues

Skills

Essential

• Organisational skills e.g. prioritising / delegating
• Effective Communication
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records/confidentiality
• Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Demonstrate resilience
• Can do attitude, demonstrating a drive for results.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC ODP diploma/Degree level Mentorship/Teaching Qualification Desirable Management/Leadership Qualification Knowledge / Experience Essential Previous recent experience of working within the surgical/theatre environment Identification and assessment of patient needs Recent knowledge of current NHS issues Skills Essential Organisational skills e.g. prioritising / delegating Effective Communication Ability to maintain accurate patient records/confidentiality Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands Ability to work flexibly Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time Demonstrate resilience Can do attitude, demonstrating a drive for results.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job description

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

• ll 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

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Surgical First Assistant

Full time (including evenings and weekends) - 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Surgical First Assistant to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team at Mersey & West Lancashire NHS Teaching Hospitals.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimised through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy.

Self-motivation is essential along with a passion, drive, adaptability and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and wider NHS.

This role will include evening and potentially weekend working as well as assisting on theatre lists across all MWL Hospital sites depending on service need.

An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for the post.

Please note the JD and PS are sbuject to AfC review

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in all aspects of Trauma and Orthopaedics and provide specialist perioperative expertise in the Surgical First Assistantrole, facilitating evidence based patient centred care for patients undergoing surgery.

You will assist with the co-ordination and smooth running of the Trauma and Orthopaedic operating sessions by liaising with theatre and otherpersonnel as appropriate to maintain safe levels of patient care throughout the surgical procedure.

This role will include evening and potentially weekend working as well as assisting on theatre lists across all MWL Hospital sites depending on service need.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 20th October 2026

Closing date: 28th October 2026

Shortlisting date: 30th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: 15th November 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• Surgical First Assistant Course (Part 1, Part 2 & Enhanced Surgical Skills Course)
• Educated to degree level or equivalent theatre experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship Course
• Leadership Course
• Advanced or Intermediate Life Support Training
• Enhanced Orthopaedic Surgical Skills course, or working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Substantial years post registration experience in Orthopaedic Surgical Environment
• Clinical supervision and clinical education experience
• Advanced clinical knowledge in field of Orthopaedics
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues surrounding extended roles
• Knowledge of strategic issues which influence area of practice at a local/national level
• Knowledge of change management

Skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Ability to research outcomes to Clinical and Surgical problems
• Ability to work as autonomously using own initiative, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Computer literate
• Ability to identify own learning needs and professional development in liaison with SCP/Directorate Manager
• Ability to assist in facilitating a learning environment conductive to the acquisition of further knowledge and skills
• Ability to share knowledge and expertise with other areas
• Ability to contribute to the development of teaching strategies appropriate to the learning needs of junior medical staff/colleagues
• Excellent problem solving/conflict resolution skills

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to working pattern (including evening and weekend working)

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

As a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Theatre team at the James Paget University Hospital.

This is an exciting time to join the service, with the the introduction of robotic surgery. You will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering safe, effective care and continuous improvement.

The role requires adaptability and a willingness to develop skills across a range of clinical specialities. You will be supported to develop expertise in at least one area while maintaining flexibility to work across other specialities in line with service needs.

The department comprises 13 theatres delivering a wide range of services including General Surgery, Colorectal, Breast, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics, Trauma, Orthopaedics, and Maternity, alongside satellite anaesthetic services.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).

We are committed to supporting your professional development through a structured Band 5 pathway, with opportunities to develop extended roles, including Surgical First Assist. Newly qualified practitioners are encouraged to apply and will be supported through a comprehensive preceptorship programme.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the perioperative pathway.

You will work effectively both independently and as part of a team, in line with Trust policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, demonstrating flexibility to meet service needs.

You will communicate clearly with the multidisciplinary team and act as a positive role model, supporting students and visitors while upholding the Trust's values and behaviours. You will also be supported in developing your skills within the role.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the responsibilities, required skills, and expectations for this role. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of what we are looking for in the ideal candidate and will help you assess your suitability before applying.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or ODP
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing or Allied Health Professional Studies

Desirable

• Mentor/Assessor Qualification or working towards
• Previous experience within a perioperative environment

Knoweldge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of perioperative patient care
• Awareness of current clinical standards, policies and guidelines
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience within a perioperative environment
• Experience in both scrub and anaesthetics

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication skills with patients and the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work both independently and part of a team
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet changing service needs

Desirable

• Ability to support learning of students and junior staff

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and dynamic Registered Nurse, or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)to join our Radiology team as InterventionalRadiology Clinical Lead.

This is a key leadership role within a busy interventional radiology service. The successful candidate will provide visible clinical leadership, supporting the day-to-day operational management of the service while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience, quality improvement, staff development and wellbeing.

The primary focus of the role will be leading the Interventional Radiology nursing team, ensuring the provision of safe, effective and compassionate care for patients undergoing a wide range of interventional procedures. The post holder will provide oversight for the IR service - including the pre-assessment of the patients, the management of the daycase unit and the day-to-day running of the interventional radiology unit. There will be a need to work clinically within each of the three area (the pre-operative service, the day case unit and in the interventional radiology environment).

This is a fast-paced, highly specialised and hands-on role requiring excellent clinical skills, sound judgement and the ability to effectively manage complex situations. The successful candidate will be experienced in interventional radiology practice or a similar interventional speciality and demonstrate strong technical, organisational and leadership capabilities.

Main duties of the job

In addition to maintaining high standards of clinical practice, the Radiology Clinical Lead will be responsible for workforce planning and management, ensuring safe staffing levels, risk assessment and mitigation, staff training and development, competency management, rostering and supporting service improvements. The post holder will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a responsive, patient-centred service.

In addition to weekday working, participation in the Interventional Radiology on-call rota is required, providing evening, overnight and weekend cover as part of the role.

• Support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care in line with Trust values
• Lead, support and develop a skilled multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to service delivery, performance management and patient flow
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and transformation within Radiology
• Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R, health and safety standards and governance requirements
• Support staff through supervision, appraisal, and professional development
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to improve patient pathways

You will be an approachable and visible leader, promoting a culture where staff feel supported, valued and empowered.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

This role requires NMC registration or HCPC registration.

Base Location:Royal Bournemouth Hospital, with cross-site working at Poole Hospital.

Interview Date: Wednesday, 28th October 2026

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

For further information, please contact:

Joanna Samways, Senior Matron

George Floyd, Interventional Radiology Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse, educated to diploma or degree level
• Teaching and assessing course/ mentorship in practice course or NMC supervising learners in practice approved.
• Evidence of a post registration qualification or approved training course in leadership and management

Experience

Essential

• Experience in interventional radiology or a similar interventional speciality
• Management experience.

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Recruitment and selection course
• Appraisal skills
• IV Therapy Skills & Competency
• Conscious sedation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks
• Implementation of service development and changes
• Involvement in policy and SOP development

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Works well within a team and all disciplines

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Delivering high-quality perioperative care and supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, from preparation through to theatre transfer and handover. Working collaboratively with Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Recovery Practitioners and theatre colleagues to ensure operating lists run safely and efficiently. Undertaking scrub and/or anaesthetic practitioner duties in line with your professional registration, training and competencies. Preparing theatre environments, instruments, equipment, medications and consumables to support safe and effective surgical procedures. Participating in the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, team briefs and debriefs to promote patient safety and best practice. Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring all theatre documentation is completed accurately and contemporaneously. Monitoring patients throughout the perioperative pathway, escalating concerns and responding appropriately to changes in clinical condition. Supporting clinical governance activities, including audits, incident reporting, infection prevention and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues while contributing to a positive, collaborative and patient-focused team culture.

Main duties of the job

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with current professional registration. Previous perioperative experience within a theatre environment, with experience in scrub and/or anaesthetic practice. Strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and safety. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships within a multidisciplinary team. Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritise workload and remain adaptable in a fast-paced surgical environment. Evidence of ongoing professional development and a proactive approach to learning and maintaining clinical competencies. Flexibility to work shift patterns, including weekends and participation in the on-call rota to support service needs.

About us

Connect Health and Healthshare have come together as one organisation - Cora Health - combining our decades of experience in providing healthcare services on behalf of the NHS

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join our Surgical Services team. Working as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, you will deliver safe, effective and patient-centred perioperative care across a range of surgical specialties. Depending on your professional background, skills and competencies, you'll undertake scrub and/or anaesthetic practitioner responsibilities, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey while helping to ensure the smooth, safe and efficient running of theatre services. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Surgeons, Anaesthetists and clinical colleagues in a highly collaborative environment where patient safety and quality care are at the heart of everything we do.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• ALS certification.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience across specialties such as Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Podiatry, Pain Management, Upper Limb Surgery or ENT.

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) for either a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join the theatre team, as a scrub practitioner.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within our busy theatres complex. We are proud of our ethos of welcoming new practitioners and providing a supportive, team orientated environment. We provide an in depth induction and an excellent preceptorship package for both newly qualified and experienced applicants.

The successful applicant will work as part of a combined theatres team consisting of 44 theatres across 3 sites in Liverpool. Specialties include Breast, Trauma and Orthopaedics, HPB, Vascular, Upper GI, Colorectal, Liver, endocrine and robotic surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work within the theatres team in scrub. There would be opportunity to rotate within the disciplines and this would be supported by the theatre team.

The theatre team also support additional services within the trust such as ITU, Resus, and A and E and all applicants will be supported to train in these areas.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the 24 hour, 7 day service offered and be required to partake in a flexible work pattern to meet the needs of the service

About us

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

287-RSUR-157-26

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver skilled practical care to all patients and participate in the monitoring, planning and delivery of individualised patient care.

With guidance from senior staff, assess situations that arise in the peri-operative environment.

Actively support the implementation of Evidence Based Practice and participate in clinical audits as required.

To participate, as required, in out of hours cover, which may include on call cover and rotation onto night duty.

Have an awareness of stock control; support Team Leaders in appropriate stock management.

Input data onto the Ormis system, in order that statistics/patient activity may be accurately compiled.

Ensure all equipment and instruments are maintained in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, document and report any faults immediately to senior staff.

Attend/participate in unit /team meetings.

Support staff under your supervision (theatre support workers, trainee operating department practitioners, student nurses) and act as an effective role model.

Ensure rigorous adherence to infection control practices including hand hygiene and universal/standard precautions.

Ensure all theatre equipment and instruments required for the safe delivery of patient care are available and in working order prior to the commencement of an elective or emergency operating list.

Assist in the preparation and cleaning of the theatre suite, as per standard operating procedures.

Ensure all information pertaining to the patients identification and planned surgery is correct, as per departmental guidance.

Participate as a scrubbed member of the theatre team and carry out safety checks on swabs, instruments and needles in conjunction with a second person and reporting on the same to the surgeon, as per departmental policy.

Act as a circulating member of the operating team.

The post holder may be required to stand for long periods when assisting with surgical procedures and to have physical skill and dexterity when handling equipment.

Assist with the safe disposal of instrumentation and clinical waste e.g. body fluids, tissue at the end of surgery, as per departmental, Trust guidance.

Advise Unit Co-ordinator or person in charge of any proposed changes in the order of the operating list.

Job description Job responsibilities Deliver skilled practical care to all patients and participate in the monitoring, planning and delivery of individualised patient care. With guidance from senior staff, assess situations that arise in the peri-operative environment. Actively support the implementation of Evidence Based Practice and participate in clinical audits as required. To participate, as required, in out of hours cover, which may include on call cover and rotation onto night duty. Have an awareness of stock control; support Team Leaders in appropriate stock management. Input data onto the Ormis system, in order that statistics/patient activity may be accurately compiled. Ensure all equipment and instruments are maintained in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, document and report any faults immediately to senior staff. Attend/participate in unit /team meetings. Support staff under your supervision (theatre support workers, trainee operating department practitioners, student nurses) and act as an effective role model. Ensure rigorous adherence to infection control practices including hand hygiene and universal/standard precautions. Ensure all theatre equipment and instruments required for the safe delivery of patient care are available and in working order prior to the commencement of an elective or emergency operating list. Assist in the preparation and cleaning of the theatre suite, as per standard operating procedures. Ensure all information pertaining to the patients identification and planned surgery is correct, as per departmental guidance. Participate as a scrubbed member of the theatre team and carry out safety checks on swabs, instruments and needles in conjunction with a second person and reporting on the same to the surgeon, as per departmental policy. Act as a circulating member of the operating team. The post holder may be required to stand for long periods when assisting with surgical procedures and to have physical skill and dexterity when handling equipment. Assist with the safe disposal of instrumentation and clinical waste e.g. body fluids, tissue at the end of surgery, as per departmental, Trust guidance. Advise Unit Co-ordinator or person in charge of any proposed changes in the order of the operating list.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered ODP, current HCPC registration (applicable to ODP) OR Registered nurse, current NMC registration (applicable to RN)
• Anaesthetic qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study
• ALS

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Essence of Care, Benchmarking process
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Knowledge of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance
• Understanding of the application of evidence based practice
• Ability to delegate work appropriately

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in Benchmarking process

Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in changing environments

other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues and patients

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered ODP, current HCPC registration (applicable to ODP) OR Registered nurse, current NMC registration (applicable to RN) Anaesthetic qualification Desirable Evidence of post registration study ALS Experience Essential Knowledge of Essence of Care, Benchmarking process Ability to prioritise workload effectively Knowledge of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance Understanding of the application of evidence based practice Ability to delegate work appropriately Desirable Evidence of involvement in Benchmarking process Knowledge Essential Good communication skills Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing Skills Essential Ability to work in changing environments other Essential Supportive of colleagues and patients

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead and develop high-performing pre-assessment and day surgery services, while playing a pivotal role in transforming perioperative pathways across the Trust.

As Matron, you will provide visible and compassionate leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, operational managers and clinical leaders, you will drive service improvement, support elective recovery programmes and contribute to the strategic development of modern perioperative services.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of pre-operative assessment and day surgery pathways, ensuring patients receive seamless, timely and high-quality care from referral through to discharge.

Main duties of the job

An experienced senior nurse leader, ideally working at Matron, Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or equivalent level.

Knowledgeable in perioperative care, pre-assessment services, day surgery and elective pathways.

Experienced in leading service transformation and quality improvement projects.

Able to demonstrate strong operational management and workforce leadership skills.

Skilled in managing complex change and influencing across multidisciplinary teams.

Committed to delivering outstanding patient care and improving patient experience.

Passionate about staff development, inclusion and creating positive workplace cultures.

About us

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing leadership for Pre-Assessment and Day Unit services across the Trust.

Lead the transformation and optimisation of perioperative pathways to improve patient experience, efficiency and clinical outcomes.

Drive the development of innovative models of care that support elective recovery and national best practice standards.

Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective care through robust governance, quality improvement and risk management processes.

Lead workforce planning, staff development and succession planning to build resilient, skilled and engaged teams.

Work collaboratively with surgical, anaesthetic, operational and corporate colleagues to improve patient flow and maximise theatre utilisation.

Support the implementation of digital solutions and service redesign initiatives to enhance patient pathways.

Monitor performance against key quality, safety, activity and financial targets.

Act as a role model for compassionate leadership and foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Person Specification

Qaulification and Training

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body 1st Level Nurse/ NMC with significant experience in Nursing.
• Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with significant experience in theatre leadership.
• Master's Degree or willingness to complete or relevant experience
• Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples -:non-medical prescribing; mentorship , coaching , clinical expertise, leadership or management)

Desirable

• Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study
• PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education

Experience

Essential

• Clinical expertise relevant to the post
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• Leadership of clinical governance and patient safety
• Achievement of high quality patient care through evidence based practice
• Management of finances within a budget, including delivery of cost improvements
• Management/Clinical Leadership experience
• Experience of successfully leading and implementing change
• Experience in analysing complex problems and implementing workable solutions
• Ability to think and plan strategically, operationally and creatively and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
• Highly developed written and verbal skills
• Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships
• A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority

Desirable

• Ability To work om service development projects

Personal Qualities and Skills

Essential

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• High level of work organisation, self- motivation, drive for performance and improvement
• Flexibility in approach and attitude Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity
• Able to work with staff at all levels across the Trust
• Self-confident, assertive and pro-active
• Attentive to detail and able to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure
• Ability to manage and lead change
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Highly developed facilitation skills account Trust policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen within the Cardiac Theatres at Blackpool. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Scrub Practitioner. The Unit consists of 4 theatres that perform over 1,000 adult Cardiac Cases annually, including minimal access surgery, as well as around 500 Thoracic cases, including robotic thoracic cases. As well as working in the 4 theatres as a scrub practitioner, there are opportunities to work in the theatre recovery area and Cardiology. Ideally the candidate should have experience in Cardiac Theatres but all registered Nurse / ODP's applicants will be considered as training can be provided.

Main duties of the job

Main duties

The core hours are between 08.00 and 19.00 Monday to Friday, with a 7 day, 24-hour emergency on-call service, that you will be expected to join.

Preparing surgical instruments, maintain a sterile environment, and anticipate the surgical teams needs by passing instruments during the procedures. The scrub nurse is responsible for the correct count of swabs needles and instruments at the end of the procedure.

We have an excellent structured training program so you quickly become an integrated team member. There are a wide range of training and development opportunities accessible to all staff both in house, and via external links to both the University of Central Lancashire and other external learning.

Please contact Jessy Thomas, Clinical Lead Nurse, or Alison Gray, Clinical Lead Nurse, on Blackpool 01253 657821 for further discussion or to arrange an informal visit.

Please ensure that you read the Person Specification within the Job Description attached below, as your application will be judged against this.

About us

About the trust

Due to the high number of job applications received overall by the Trust we are regrettably unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you do not receive an invitation to attend an interview within one month of vacancy closure you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A vacancy has arisen within the Cardiac Theatres at Blackpool. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Scrub Practitioner. The Unit consists of 4 theatres that perform over 1,000 adult Cardiac Cases annually, including minimal access surgery, as well as around 500 Thoracic cases, including robotic thoracic cases. As well as working in the 4 theatres as a scrub practitioner, there are opportunities to work in the theatre recovery area and Cardiology. Ideally the candidate should have experience in Cardiac Theatres but all registered Nurse / ODPs applicants will be considered as training can be provided.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

• Willingness to complete teaching and assessing qualification
• Willingness to complete specialist qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Minimum of 2 years post registration theatre Experience
• Experience of team management

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to establish priorities.
• Team Player & Team commitment.
• Assertiveness
• Demonstrates commitment to speciality.
• Recent theatre experience.
• Good time management.
• I.T. skills.
• Decision maker.
• Communicate at all levels.
• Problem solver.
• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• Leadership qualities
• Recovery experience

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ make a difference for every patient

Salary: £44373.07 per year. 25 days annual leave +BANK Holidays Private Pension with Employer & Employee contributions Continuous Training and Development If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a Scrub Practitioner to join our team. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are worked over 4 days between Monday - Saturday from 7am to 5:00pm

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of scrub and circulating roles and the responsibilities in the roles.
• Be competent in all aspects of scrub / circulating technique and procedures.
• To be responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of the theatre and equipment in-between patients and the end of each case.
• Participate in all safety procedures including briefings and WHO safer surgery checklist, swab and needle counts and management of clinical specimens etc.
• Work as a skilled member of the perioperative team and be responsible for the assessment of care given to patients in the operating theatre, and other areas where operative / invasive procedures are performed.
• Run theatre lists both efficiently and competently following policies and procedures.

About us

• The post holder must be a registered Nurse or an Operating Department Practitioner who can demonstrate the following:
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Ability to undertake on-calls to meet the needs of the service.
• Contribution to team development.
• Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues
• Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure.
• Effective computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK #LI-TQ1

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ make a difference for every patient

Salary: £44373.07 per year. 25 days annual leave +BANK Holidays Private Pension with Employer & Employee contributions Continuous Training and Development If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a Scrub Practitioner to join our team. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are worked over 4 days between Monday - Saturday from 7am to 5:00pm

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

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Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ODP, Anaesthetic Nurse or Theatre Practitioner to join the Anaesthetic/Scrub team within the West of England Eye Unit (WEEU) Theatres Day Case Unit.

Our friendly and busy department delivers a wide range of ophthalmic surgical procedures across the Cataract, Corneal, Retinal, Glaucoma, Oculoplastic and General Ophthalmology specialties. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive team committed to providing high-quality patient care in a specialist environment.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The successful candidate will cover Anaesthetics, Scrub, Recovery, Circulate, Day Case Ward and Escort patients from our day case unit to Ophthalmology Theatres.

Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Once fully competent the post holder will also co-ordinate the Operating Theatre as designated, in support of, or on the absence of the Band 6 and 7 Senior Practitioner.

You may occasionally need to work at our other Theatre site in Axminster & CEE when needed.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours. Full time hours, Including some Weekends and On Calls

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Vince Matawaran - Clinical Manager WEEU Theatre Day Case - Email: [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 09.10.26(this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 10.10.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 27.10.26

Would you like to join a team that has a reputation for delivering high quality healthcare, where every day is challenging, but rewarding? Then come and see what Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust Theatre Teams have to offer.

We are looking to recruit full time/ part time Band 5 positions across our theatre departments. We have vacancies for Scrub, Anaesthetics and Recovery practitioners. A structured induction package is available to all new starters - preceptorship tailored to professional requirements is offered to all newly qualified nurses and ODPs. We will support you to become the very best that you can be.

This is a fantastic opportunity for theatre practitioners to enhance, expand and develop their existing skills and knowledge in a diverse range of surgical specialties including Head and Neck surgery, Opthalmology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Vascular, Breast, Urology, Gynaecology and General Surgery across 20 operating theatres.

We offer a strong supportive network for preceptorship, mentorship, and professional development, helping develop the leaders of the future by ensuring you obtain the best career with us. This is a chance for you to develop your skills as part of a highly talented team where you're guaranteed opportunities to learn and develop.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate that they are motivated, able to work on their own initiative, are a team player with the ability to prioritise workload to provide a safe and effective service for our patients.

We are looking for people who share our values. If you believe that you are that person, then please, don't delay, we would love to hear from you.

In BTHFT Theatres we offer:

• A structured induction package is available to all new starters
• Preceptorship tailored to professional requirements is offered to all newly qualified nurses and ODPs.
• Supernumerary period, only completed when competencies signed off
• Induction
• Mentoring
• Dedicated time to support new staff
• Flexible with start date to accommodate time off between end of studying and starting work
• Counselling support
• Training available

We will support you to become the very best that you can be.

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership's ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Show some awareness of theatre speciality.
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• IV skills

Skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate a contribution towards providing a positive learning environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal skills.

Desirable

• Computer skills

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice in relation to theatre setting

Desirable

• Previous theatre experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered ODP or RGN (or on a programme of education leading to registration)

Desirable

• Teaching / assessing qualification

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly within contracted hours including night duty and on-call/standby.

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

We are looking for Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our Orthopaedic Team and Anaesthetic Team within the elective theatre department at Hexham General Hospital.

Previous theatre experience would be an advantage, however a comprehensive training package is in place for newly qualified staff, or those new to the theatre environment.

The successful candidate should be motivated and enthusiastic and committed to delivering safe, high quality care.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Please note: for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval from your current manager and have completed documentation required beforehand (see secondment policy) , as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering excellent standards of care and providing patient support, advocating on behalf of the dependent patient.
• Undertaking the role of the orthopaedic scrub or Anaesthetic practitioner, ensuring safe practice is maintained and patients have a positive and safe procedure and delivering high quality care.
• Working with, and supporting other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained and in working condition.
• Supervising junior colleagues, unregistered staff and students within your role and working alongside other wards and departments and other members of the MDT

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care under the direction of the senior nurse/SODP
• To assist in the provision of nursing care and maintain high clinical standards
• To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Develop over time and contribute to the management of a clinical area and take charge in the absence of Senior Nurse/ODP
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust.This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates teamworking and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
• Evidence of ongoing practice development

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level live NMC Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner qualification
• Evidence of ongoing practice development
• Evidence of qualification to undertake the supervision, teaching and assessing of students (essential requirement for post, expectation this will be completed within an 18 month period unless post is bank only)

Desirable

• Recognised post graduate theatre/anaesthetic qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Post Registration qualification in specialty
• Diploma/degree in nursing/or health related topic

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

FAMILY SERVICES AND SURGICAL DIVISION

Day Surgery Unit (Band 5)

The Day Surgery Unit is looking to recruit enthusiastic a Band 5 Staff Nurse and Operating Department Practitioner to support this busy Department with an emphasis on Theatre based practitioners. We are looking for all round trained Theatre Practitioners/ODPs with a qualification that must be recognised in the UK with an interest in Anaesthetics and Orthopaedics.

Working in Day Surgery will help you maintain a good work life balance, enjoy the structure of elective procedures along with day case trauma and emergency procedures and the support to develop personally and professionally.

The successful applicants will be expected to work across the Theatres Complex which includes Main Theatres.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.

Main duties of the job

We are an innovative and busy Day Surgery Unit being part of the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The unit consists of two theatres in Dorset County Hospital, the Eye Day Case unit (also based in Dorset County Hospital) as well as a satellite unit at Weymouth Community Hospital.

The unit provides for a variety of procedures and strives to provide exceptional levels of patient care in order to meet the expanding needs of the local community. Rotation will be required to work across all sites. You may also be required to support in other theatre areas as required.

Our patient feedback is consistently outstanding which makes us a team you will want to be part of. We currently cater for patients undergoing ENT. General/Breast Surgery, Gynaecology, Colorectal surgery, Orthopaedic surgery, Urology, Maxillo- Facial surgery and Special Dentistry in the Day Surgery theatres. We also provide post-operative care to patients that are on the day case pathway having received Ophthalmic surgery, ENT surgery, orthopaedic/trauma surgery, Gynae surgery, General surgery and procedures performed in Interventional Radiology (IR).

We currently provide a service from Monday to Friday, 7am until 8pm.

If you are not sure what we do or if the Day Surgery Unit is for you, please call us to arrange a visit we would love the opportunity to show you around, meet the team and see the great work we do.

About us

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner.
• Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

• Teaching course/ qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant and recent experience as a staff nurse/ODP at band 5 in the NHS
• Recent experience of working in the NHS
• Minimum of 2 years NHS experience

Desirable

• Understanding of professional nursing issues.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
• Evidence of an area of special interest.
• Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
• Knowledge of clinical audit.
• Evidence of critical appraisal skills.

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

We are looking for qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our team at Conquest Hospital in Hastings.

We carry out a wide range of surgery includingGeneral Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, OBS & Gynae, Breast services and Trauma/CEPOD.

Along with Robotic General and Gynae surgery since 2024.

The Theatre complex at Conquest has eight main Theatres and one OBS/GYNAE Theatre and we are looking for enthusiastic applications to help us on our journey to outstanding by 2020, our recent CQC report was rated as "Good."

If you are flexible, have a great sense of humour, excellent interpersonal skills then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To support the Senior Theatre Practitioners, Department Deputy Leads and Matron in maintaining an efficient and effective service delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs.

• Provides care to patients in the Peri-operative/Day Surgery/Theatre/PACU setting.
• Cares for patients compassionately with dignity and respect, acknowledging them as individuals.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

• Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff.

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

We are currently recruiting for experienced registered Theatre Practitioners/Theatre Nurses and ODPs 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 from 11 specialist theatres, 6 day unit theatres as well as initiating acute and chronic pain services. Our surgical specialties include: Maxillofacial, ENT, Gynaecology, Urology, Vascular, Upper GI, Colorectal, Breast and plastics, Acutes including Trauma.

You do not need any additional qualifications other than an active NMC/HCPC pin to be eligible for this post, but hold passion, enthusiasm and commitment to provide patient centered care. Theatre experience would be preferrable. 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.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills, and the ability to prioritise the care for patients undergoing a Surgical / Anaesthetic procedure.
• Actively supports patients and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
• Contribute to the continuing development of patient care within the operating theatres, e.g. through sharing knowledge and expertise as required.
• Prepare and organise clinical area to receive patients for elective and emergency.
• To safely identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
• Responsible for adhering to the NMC / HCPC professional Code of Conduct.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at (hospital site). Remote interviews will not be available.

The validity of professional registration will be checked before shortlisting inaccuracies in these details will mean your application will not be progressed

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HPC registration or Anaesthetic Nurse (ENB 182/183 or equivalent)

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous theatre experience at Band 5

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of current issues in health care

Desirable

• Demonstrate awareness of theatre specialty, and/or specific needs of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of evidence based practice within a Theatre environment
• Demonstrates understanding of Health and Safety / COSHH

Behaviour

Essential

• Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care.

Desirable

• Capable of lateral thinking
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of the MDT

Skills and atrributes

Essential

• Demonstrate use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.
• Demonstrate attributes of a team player and can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training as necessary.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Desirable

• Demonstrates ability to negotiate and problem solve.
• Numeric skills and keyboard skills

Disposition

Essential

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Committed to working with people.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
• Demonstrate a commitment to selfdevelopment.

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Educator within our Theatres team. The role will require the post holder to work with all nursing staff and operating department practitioners, registered and non-registered, working across a wider area in the theatre and PACU environment; external partners and networks with a lead focus on clinical development of theatre nursing practice including key skills for both registered and unregistered staff.The post holder will be required to plan and organise the training equipment and book training dates and venues as appropriate in collaboration with colleagues within the wider teams.

Main duties of the job

• To develop and deliver core and additional clinical skills and training programmes across all Theatre and PACU Care Group Surgery settings, demonstrating a sound teaching approach utilising mixed media, simulation, and creating a positive learning environment that supports the training needs of the service and organisation.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to deliver effective teaching and can undertake assessment of knowledge and competence. The post holder will also be required to devise appropriate strategies to enable and ensure a positive and safe learning environment and experience.
• Collect, evaluate, and analyse data, and make judgements on the clinical implications of the evidence and writing relevant reports and presentations to initiate change and service improvement.
• To support investigations following an adverse incident, challenging appropriately when required, and input into the follow-up work, clinical supervision/mentoring or organisational change.
• To work across organisational and professional boundaries and develop multi professional clinically based teaching and assessment processes.
• Responsible and accountable for the key functions of clinical skills development, delivery and audit; designing and maintaining physical and virtual provision of clinical skills training; and supporting the wider clinical skills education agenda across the service and organisation.
• Develop learning packages and resources to support clinical skills acquisition.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the pos

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowldge

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide range of professionals
• Awareness of current issues in Health Care Standards of Professional Practice
• At least 3 years post registration experience in a Theatre or Post Anaesthetic Care setting

Desirable

• Practice experience across acute settings
• Previous experience of delivering clinical training or support e.g. Link Trainer/Nurse

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) OR Registered Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration
• Recognised teaching certificate or equivalent experience
• Educated to degree level Evidence of CPD relevant to current role
• Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role

Desirable

• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Are you an ODP or Anaesthetic Nurse with a passion for delivering high quality care, but also love the sea, countryside and fresh air? This might be the job for you!

We are looking for ODP's or Anaesthetic Nurses to join us in Scarborough and Bridlington. We run eight theatres over two sites, covering many specialities including; general surgery, urology, gynaecology, ENT, Max Fax, ophthalmology, obstetrics, elective orthopaedics and trauma.

We have established day surgery wards on both sites and an excellent elective orthopaedic ward, ensuring our same day discharge rates for joint replacements are some of the best in the country. Our Bridlington surgical hub provides an excellent elective orthopaedic pathway, and the same day discharge rates for joint replacement are one of the best in the country.

At Scarborough we cover a 24 hour emergency theatre and are part of the cardiac arrest, trauma teams and paediatric emergency teams meaning no two days are the same.

Day to day duties will include using acquired anaesthetic skills to support the anaesthetic needs of the peri-operative patient, as well as supporting the emergency response teams with the airway needs of deteriorating patients. Evidence of training in such roles is essential for any candidates wishing to apply.

We are looking for ODP Practitioners or Registered Nurses with an anaesthetic qualification and three years of experience in the peri-operative setting.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and HCPC standard of proficiency for Operating Department Practitioners
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

About us

For more information about our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.

The validity of professional registration PIN will be checked before shortlisting- inaccuracies in professional registration PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• 3 years' experience as a Band 5 in anaesthetic practitioner role
• Demonstrates awareness of evidence-based practice within a Theatre environment
• Demonstrate awareness of the role of the Anaesthetic Practitioner
• Demonstrate awareness of NHS standards of Professional Practice
• Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration or Nurse with Recognised Anaesthetic Nurse Qualification and NMC registration

Desirable

• Practice Assessor/Mentor or willingness to train
• Advanced Clinical Skills qualifications

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dedicated and dynamic team in Bexley Wing Theatres at St. Jamess University Hospital. Our Bexley Wing Theatre department is well established and consists of four operating theatres delivering high-quality, specialised care for patients undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gynae Oncology Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. We also carry out innovative Robotic Surgery in each of these specialities. The Bexley Wing Theatre Department predominantly carries out major elective surgery and is required to run a service for six out of seven days (Saturday working is expected). Our working hours are 08:00-18:00 but there is an expectation to be flexible around start and finish times due to the nature of the surgery that we carry out. The successful candidate must be a Registered Practitioner (Nurse Registered or Operating Department Practitioner Registered). Previous operating theatre experience is desired but not essential. There will be an expectation for the successful candidate to work in all specialities (Upper GI, Gynae Oncology, Thoracic and Robotic) in a scrub capacity, anaesthetic capacity or both. The candidate may also be required to occasionally work in other specialities to meet service demand. This will give them the opportunity to expand on their current skills and experience.

Main duties of the job

To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Peri-operative patient. To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision. Communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working. To assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff. The jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients. Qualifications - Essential Criteria Registered Nurse Or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Willing to undergo further training as necessary Qualifications - Desirable Supporting Learning in Practice Mentor. Experience - Essential criteria Current issues in health care Understanding of the principles of patient centred care. Experience - Desirable Previous experience in operating theatres. Awareness of the specialities. Skills & behaviours - Essential Organisational skills Time management skills Team player Understanding of research-based practice - research conscious Communication skills Ability to act professionally at all times Skills & Behaviours - desirable Capable of lateral thinking. Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements Good written and verbal skills, Ability to organise and prioritise workload Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Lauren Atkinson Position: Bexley Wing Theatres Team Leader

Email: [email protected] Phone number: 0113 2065780 Shortlisting Date: 16.10.2026 Interview Date: 23.10.2026

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dedicated and dynamic team in Bexley Wing Theatres at St. James’s University Hospital.

Our Bexley Wing Theatre department is well established and consists of four operating theatres delivering high-quality, specialised care for patients undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gynae Oncology Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. We also carry out innovative Robotic Surgery in each of these specialities.

The Bexley Wing Theatre Department predominantly carries out major elective surgery and is required to run a service for six out of seven days (Saturday working is expected). Our working hours are 08:00-18:00 but there is an expectation to be flexible around start and finish times due to the nature of the surgery that we carry out.

The successful candidate must be a Registered Practitioner (Nurse Registered or Operating Department Practitioner Registered). Previous operating theatre experience is desired but not essential. There will be an expectation for the successful candidate to work in all specialities (Upper GI, Gynae Oncology, Thoracic and Robotic) in a scrub capacity, anaesthetic capacity or both. The candidate may also be required to occasionally work in other specialities to meet service demand. This will give them the opportunity to expand on their current skills and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to complete a ‘Passport to Practice’ preceptorship programme to gain knowledge and experience relative to the role. During this period, a group of supportive, highly skilled practitioners will support the candidate to become a competent practitioner in Bexley Wing Theatres.

Why you should join our Team

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a department where we continually strive for a high standard of patient care. New and innovative practices mean that the candidate will be working in a department in one of the country’s leading teaching hospitals.

The Bexley Wing Theatre Team relies on a cohesive workforce, mutual trust and a commitment to our patients who are undergoing major, life changing surgery.

If you are someone who enjoys working as part of a dynamic team, delivering a high standard of patient care and enjoys the day to day challenges that the operating theatres can bring then Bexley Wing Theatres may just be for you.

What you will bring to the role

To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the Peri-operative patient. To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision.

Communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.

To assist with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.

The jobholder will work within an environment caring for peri-operative patients.

Qualifications - Essential Criteria

Registered Nurse Or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Willing to undergo further training as necessary

Qualifications - Desirable

Supporting Learning in Practice Mentor.

Experience - Essential criteria

Current issues in health care

Understanding of the principles of patient centred care.

Experience - Desirable

Previous experience in operating theatres.

Awareness of the specialities.

Skills & behaviours - Essential

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Team player

Understanding of research-based practice - research conscious

Communication skills

Ability to act

professionally at all times

Skills & Behaviours - desirable

Capable of lateral thinking.

Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements

Good written and verbal skills,

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members

Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

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Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Midwife to join our senior midwifery leadership team. This exciting opportunity will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of exceptional maternity care across our services at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.

As Matron, you will provide operational and professional leadership across the Delivery Suite, Triage and Birth Centre. Reporting to the Head of Midwifery, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, driving high standards of clinical care, patient experience, safety and service delivery.

The successful candidate will be an autonomous, compassionate and visible leader, with a flexible and responsive approach. You will work collaboratively across the organisation and wider healthcare system to deliver safe, high-quality and personalised maternity care that reflects the diverse needs of our communities.

Our maternity services have recently achieved a CQC rating of Good, reflecting the significant progress made by our teams. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our ongoing improvement journey, building on this achievement while continuing to strengthen quality, safety, experience and outcomes for women, babies and families.

This 12-month secondment or fixed-term opportunity offers an excellent opportunity for an aspiring or established senior midwifery leader to develop their leadership experience within a forward-thinking, supportive and ambitious team.

Main duties of the job

To provide day-to-day operational and professional leadership and management in the clinical areas, ensuring all teams work collaboratively to deliver integrated care.

To enable a culture of learning, effectiveness and continuous improvement.

To advocate for excellent patient care, ensuring this is fundamental to all clinical decision-making.

To assist in the development of guidelines, policies and procedures relating to performance, risk management, recruitment and retention.

To be accountable for budget and financial targets within the area of responsibility.

To promote high standards of infection prevention and control compliance, health and safety.

To provide assurance that investigations into patient care and complaints lead to systematic changes where required, and that changes in practice are actively monitored and sustained.

To ensure own practice and that of others upholds the NMC/HCPC Codes of Practice.

To participate in the operational management and running of the maternity service, including cross-site working where required, to ensure effective and responsive leadership across the service.

To participate in the 24-hour on-call Maternity Manager system, providing senior operational leadership, advice and support to clinical teams when required.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Adult / Child / Midwife NMC Registered Practitioner ( HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner dependent upon post )
• *Evidence of post registration professional knowledge acquired through Diploma / Degree or above supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to masters level equivalent
• *Evidence of recent post-graduate / qualification professional development

Desirable

• *Evidence of accredited management / leadership training or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
• *Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• *A proven track record of operational service management at a Band 7(or equivalent) or above, in an acute NHS provider healthcare setting manging a ward / service/ department. Including staff, financial/budgetary and change management.
• *Experienced operational service manager familiar with managing / delivering patient services within acute patient services ( scheduled and unscheduled care provider)
• *Proven ability to analyse complex problems; develop and implement practical/cost effective sustainable solutions to address them. Incorporating the Trust values.
• *Is able to articulate a clear understanding of current issues in clinical practice related to the role/ speciality applied for and is able to apply National and Trust Policy to practice
• *Ability to think and plan strategically and tactically; whilst prioritising workloads in complex challenging and competitive environment.
• *Demonstrate a strong sense of personal and collective accountability; with a precise understanding of boundaries around delegated authority.
• *The ability to collaborate constructively, with internal and external stakeholders. Creating an environment and culture for successful Partnership Working.
• *Ability to understand how innovation and research, can impact on (1) patient care and experience (2) workforce recruitment and retention (3) Trust finances and reputation.
• *Experienced in the investigation and production of reports / action plans for clinical and human resource related incidents / professional issues.
• *A good understanding of the NHS changing environment e.g., current concerns, initiatives and can relate this to the role applied for Current professional and health service priorities
• *Working knowledge of CQC Standards Can demonstrate an understanding of: -
• *Safeguarding
• *Equality and Diversity
• *Data Protection Act
• *Workforce planning

Desirable

• *Experience of planning and implementing service developments
• *Business planning
• *Ergonomics (Human Factor)

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse motivate and involve individuals and teams to have an understanding of the Trust's and departmental/ward performance expectations
• *Ability to be flexible and look beyond existing structures, boundaries and ways of working to produce more effective service delivery, patient outcomes and staff engagement.
• *Committed to improving patient experience and outcomes through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals; and developing a culture of openness, honesty, responsibility and accountability.
• *Able to deal with challenging/difficult situations and individuals, with sensitivity and diplomacy.
• *Able to develop and implement action plans / set standards and monitor progress
• *Experience of clinical audit and the use of audit information to improve and sustain clinical practice standards
• *Ability to deliver formal presentations
• *Well established IT Skills
• *Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• *Demonstrate experience of high level communication
• *Proactive, takes own initiative
• *Excellent time management
• *Highly developed skills of persuasion, motivational, negotiating and communication
• *Ability to autonomously, prioritise workloads and stay calm under pressure of changing work demands
• *Resilience
• *Innovative and responsive to change
• *Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all kinds of people
• *Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
• *Ability to work flexibly and where necessary outside of core working hours.
• *Ability to work at any site premises and travel within the UK on Trust business.
• *Ability to participate in a managers/ service on call rota as part of the Trusts out of hours management provision as required .

Desirable

• *Project management
• *Car driver

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Are you a dynamic leader?

Motivated and passionate about delivering patient care?

Are you able to lead a team of perioperative practitioners within the TheatreDepartmentto deliver high quality care?

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Orthopaedic and Trauma Team to support the highest quality of care to our patients and we want you to join our team.

Main duties of the job

• Facilitate and manage patient transfers which may include internal and external transfers in a safe and professional manner.
• Participate in all shift patterns to provide a 24 hour service where required which may include participation in an on call support system.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within their clinical areas, ensuring that any action plans to improve/maintain compliance are undertaken .
• Adhere to and support team adherence to Infection control standards and policies.
• Implement best practice in perioperative medicine to ensure that the patient achieves the highest level of care.
• Undertake role specific activities including anaesthetic support, surgical support, Surgical First Assisting (if hold professional qualification) and post-operative care.
• Assign clinical care requirements within work environment and space to others ensuring adequate supervision and support against session and patient acuity.
• Support staff with in the theatre department to ensure that they are effective in undertaking their role ensuring efficient use of both theatre and personal time.
• Lead the perioperative team within theatre, taking responsibility for the day to day supervision of the clinical environment they have been allocated responsibility to.
• Lead by example patient safety checklists including all stages of the local safety standards for invasive procedures (LOCsipps) safer surgery bundle.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Theatre Nurse/ODP Orthopaedic and Trauma Theatres position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with professional registration (NMC/HCPC registration)
• Post registration qualification in specialists theatre area (Anaesthetics, Surgery, Recovery) or work based experience specific to role requirements
• Healthcare related degree (or working towards)
• Mentorship in Clinical Practice

Desirable

• Advanced Paediatric Life Support or Paediatric life support course (APLS/PLS)
• Advanced Life Support/Immediate Life Support Qualification (ALS/ILS)
• Leadership Qualification (ILM/Degree module/NHS Leadership Academy)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to document patient information in a variety of methods including paper and electronic records

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

An exciting band 6 opportunity has risen for a highly motivated NMC Registered Nurse or a Registered Operating Department Practitioner to lead an experienced theatre team in our Alan Cummings Day Surgery Unit.

Alan Cummings Day Surgery Unit consists of 6 Theatres and a 30 bedded ward area, situated within the Princess Royal University Hospital premises in Farnborough.

We are seeking for an experienced, qualified professional with excellent leadership & scrub skills with up-to-date knowledge in Gynaecology, Vascular, General Surgery, General/Breast surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, dental, Orthopaedics, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain, Cardioversion, Paediatrics and ENT - Ears, Nose and Throat. This role involves occasional wearing of led aprons and manual handling.

We are looking for a Team Leader to work 4 days a week from Mondays to Fridays. There are no night and weekend shift and no on call at the present time.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will adhere to the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct, ensuring safe, effective, and accountable practice. They will demonstrate expert clinical knowledge and advanced scrub skills across a range of surgical procedures, maintaining high standards of perioperative care.

They are responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care. This includes interpreting clinical information, recognising deterioration, and taking timely action, including escalation.

The post holder will act as a clinical resource, supporting staff, patients, and relatives. They will maintain accurate documentation in line with legal standards and ensure confidentiality at all times.

They will communicate clearly and compassionately, ensuring patients and relatives are kept informed and supported. They will implement clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice, contributing to audit, quality improvement, and policy development.

They will uphold high standards of care, recognise limitations, and seek senior support when needed. They will contribute to continuous improvement, audits, and service development, support safe patient transfers, promote health education, and align practice with Trust values and perioperative strategies.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered.
• To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
• To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
• To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
• To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
• To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered General Nurse/HCPC Registered
• Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.
• Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and oneself

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
• Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced senior registered practitioner to be part of our friendly and enthusiastic team in the Day Surgical Unit which covers both Prince Philip and Amman Valley sites. There will be an expectation to work across both these sites.

As a senior registered practitioner and team leader, you will be accountable for the delivery of a high standard of cost effective care without direct supervision, adopting current evidenced based practice whilst adhering to legal requirements, statutory rules and Health Board policies.

The successful individual will be able to provide expert clinical leadership, whilst being accountable for one's own professional actions and be responsible for the effective running of the service.

The post is a full time vacancy and will require participation in a variety of shift patterns which could include but not limited to days, evenings and weekends.

Interviews to be held on 19/10/2026

Main duties of the job

To have the responsibility in providing expert levels of practice and knowledge, promoting evidence based care within the Peri-Operative Practice and Day Surgical ward environment, working within personal, professional and corporate boundaries.

To act as a professional role model across all teams, working in accordance to the Health Board values.

Ensure that staff participate in a developing culture where openness and a positive approach to learning, change management and continuous professional development are attained.

Demonstrate the ability to deal with complex physical and psychological needs and use one's judgement in negotiating and adapting patient care to provide solutions.

Takes the lead in planning, organising and initiating developments in services.

Participate and support the Senior Nurse/ Clinical Manager in multidisciplinary clinical audit programmes including relevant standards relating to the speciality.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 and current NMC Registration OR Registered Operating Department Practitioner and current HCPC Registration
• Degree/ Diploma in Health Subject
• Leadership/ Management modules
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to peri-operative practice

Desirable

• Master's in Health - related subject
• Teaching, mentoring or assessment qualification
• Improvement Cymru - Quality Improvement Framework (Bronze/Silver) certification

Experience

Essential

• Significant peri-operative experience within a multi-professional environment
• Demonstrate ability to innovative and lead change in clinical practice
• Experience of audit and service development.

Desirable

• Experience working across multiple sites or services within a Health Board

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Full Time - Permanent Posts

We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible Theatre Practitioners to join our Southport & Ormskirk Theatre teams.

If you are keen to add to your existing theatre knowledge and are committed to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the Operating Theatre environment, then this is the opportunity for you.

The department provides a 24-hour emergency cover, therefore, there will be shift work, weekends, and on call commitment will be required.

Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.

An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.

Main duties of the job

• To support the development of clinical teams by creating a learning environment in which the individuals' performance is reviewed.
• To support the delegation of work within the team and review performance.
• To work with and on behalf of the Theatre Team Leader managing key operational aspects of theatres and providing support and advice on all matters.
• To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 28th September 2026

Closing date: 4th October 2026

Shortlisting date:5th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards.
• Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
• Related ENB/Theatre courses

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures

Desirable

• Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
• Substantial post registration experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team

Other

Essential

• Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
• Flexible and adaptable approach

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge? If you're a Band 6, or an experienced Band 5 ready to take the next step, this is your opportunity to shape the future generation of the profession whilst developing your own academic career.

We're looking for an enthusiastic HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with expertise in teaching, training and supervision to join our supportive and ambitious team within the School of Health and Social Care.

As one of the UK's leading providers of allied health education, we deliver a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship programmes across 14 registered professions. As part of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in teaching, assessment and academic activities contributing to our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship and cross teaching to our full-time BSc Hons Occupational Therapy programme, helping to prepare competent, compassionate and practice-ready graduates.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students from a wide range of backgrounds through innovative teaching, assessment and research. You'll work closely with the course team and practice partners to ensure our programmes reflect the realities of contemporary occupational therapy practice and the changing needs of the NHS/other sectors.

Main duties of the job

Deliver an outstanding student learning experience through the design and delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and applied teaching grounded in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. In this role, you will actively champion student success by driving improvements in retention, attainment, and graduate outcomes. To deliver, and where appropriate lead, scholarship and research, innovation, knowledge exchange (RIKE) and/or professional practice/ engagement, producing high-quality outputs and developing pathways to impact that strengthen curriculum quality, advance academic activity, support income generation and enhance the Universitys academic reputation and civic mission, working collaboratively within academic teams and with external partners.

This role involves teaching, assessing and supporting student progression on our pre-registration BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy- Degree Apprenticeship programme to prepare learners for contemporary practice. This post is ideal for an HCPC-registered Band 6 or experienced Band 5 occupational therapist seeking to move into higher education, with opportunities to innovate teaching and inspire students, contribute to research activities and develop an academic career.

About us

The School of Health and Social Care delivers a well-established, large and diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship courses leading to registration in 14 different professions. These include Nursing (all fields), Midwifery, Social Work, Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practitioner, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Dietetics and Art Psychotherapy. We support practitioners to continue to develop their professional roles through our extensive continuing professional development portfolio, our graduates working in local, national, and international health and social care sectors. Our research portfolio is cutting edge and applied, undertaking challenge-led collaborative interdisciplinary research, innovation and knowledge exchange to inform and transform health and social care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Design and deliver high-quality, inclusive and research-informed by the scholarship of teaching and learning activities creating engaging learning experiences that support student recruitment and retention, success, progression and employability; including research-led learning, projects, live briefs or professional practice-based tasks, using evidence, feedback and data to enhance student engagement and outcomes.

Contribute to and/or lead the design, development and continuous improvement of learning activities, digital resources and assessment strategies, using module review and student feedback to enhance learning and ensure alignment with quality assurance frameworks, external reference points and emerging pedagogic practice;

o contribute to the design and delivery of assessment, including project or dissertation supervision where appropriate, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and academic standards.

Provide, oversee and qualityassure assessment and feedback processes within allocated modules within stipulated timeframes, ensuring constructive feedback that supports students learning, progression, academic integrity and achievement.

Provide oversight and subject specific academic advice to support students progression and engagement; ensure effective signposting and appropriate referral to pastoral and support services, acting as a first point of contact and triaging students to specialist support where appropriate, contributing to the enhancement of student outcomes across the programme.

Lead or contribute to the operational management of modules and course management activities, projects or academic activities, when required/ appropriate, ensuring effective organisation, communication and timely resolution of day-to-day issues.

Build and maintain relationships with external partners (e.g. employers, industry and professional communities), engaging with networks and partnerships to support curriculum development, employability, applied learning and student opportunities and enhance the student experience.

Provide management and guidance to colleagues, including direct reports where appropriate; support work planning and contribute to performance management;

o contribute to key HROD processes such as recruitment, induction, development planning and contribution to appraisal.

o act as a point of escalation for colleagues, as and when required

o contribute to the development of colleagues through mentoring, peer review or scholarship activity.

Deliver, and where appropriate lead, scholarship of teaching and learning and research, innovation and knowledge exchange (RIKE) relevant to the discipline, producing high-quality outputs such as publications, professional practice outputs, dissemination, or identifying and pursuing opportunities for external funding that strengthen curriculum quality and contribute to academic activity, including contribution to REF where appropriate.

Engage in continuing professional development to maintain and enhance subject expertise, academic practice and professional standing, and contribute positively to academic communities through networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the college / department and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the Universitys performance and development review (PDR) process.

Person Specification

Skills Criteria

Essential

• Ability to design and deliver innovative, high-quality, inclusive and engaging learning experiences across a range of teaching mediums, informed by current practice and using evidence, feedback and data to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
• Ability to inspire, challenge and support diverse student groups and colleagues, applying inclusive, equitable and evidenceinformed approaches that contribute to student engagement and success.
• Excellent team working skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues to support academic delivery, and provide support, guidance and emerging mentorship to colleagues, partners and students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to a range of audiences.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and plan, organise and lead the coordination and delivery of academic activities and provision, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to support student engagement, wellbeing and progression through effective academic guidance, advising and signposting, contributing to positive student outcomes and experience.
• Ability to engage with external partners and professional networks and contribute to wider academic or organisational priorities through participation in relevant groups and activities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in support of academic delivery.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems; awareness and capability to learn and use new technologies, digital tools/platforms and specialist equipment

Desirable

• Ability to support and, where appropriate, lead the work of others, including line management where required, contributing to performance, development and delivery of academic activity.
• Ability to contribute to and develop scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and research, in line with university priorities and personal development ambitions, and to support their integration with teaching and learning, enhancing academic delivery and student success.
• Ability to contribute to income generation (e.g. through enhanced student recruitment and retention; contribution to RIKE funding bids etc)

Other relevant information

Essential

• Commitment to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, and awareness of Sheffield Hallam Universitys organisational values mission.
• Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional).
• Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas where appropriate (occasional).

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
• Postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline
• Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) Professional registration and membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Desirable

• PhD or equivalent professional qualification/ experience in a relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete one

Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching, training, supervision or professional practice involving the development of others, using inclusive and evidence-informed approaches (UG/PG students)
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to occupational therapy.
• Experience of working within complex regulatory or professional environments (e.g. academic or professional standards, policies and procedures)
• Evidence of sustained and reflective professional development, with engagement in practice or scholarship and an emerging contribution to academic or professional activity

Desirable

• Experience of engaging with external partners and professional networks to support academic, professional or RIKE activity.
• Experience of contributing to professional or academic projects e.g. research innovation and knowledge exchange (RIKE)/ industry or creative projects, and/or scholarship aligned with responsible and open RIKE practices.

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).