Job Description

An Exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Theatre Practitioner in Theatres 6-10, specialising in Plastics, Maxilla Facial, ENT, Ophthalmology and Paediatric Surgery. This vacancy is predominately for an anaesthetic role although will also include Scrub.
The vacancy is open to Operating Department Practitioners (Newly qualified ODP's will be considered).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic candidates with the ability to work well within a challenging environment, and who can deliver high quality patient care from both an Anaesthetic and Scrub skill set. We promote a dual role workforce in our theatre department. To work collaboratively within a specialised theatre team and contribute towards the smooth and effective running of Theatre lists and to rotate through the varying specialities within the department. They will be expected to both develop and maintain their personal and professional development,
In turn, we can offer you a structured preceptorship and induction programme for all new members of staff, plus access to on-going continuing professional education and development, appraisal and clinical supervision.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
29 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
205-7645575-A
Job locations
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-On-Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Sister Nikki Wood/Sister Sam Davenhill-Morrey. Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Sister Nikki Wood/Sister Sam Davenhill-Morrey.
Person Specification
Score supporting information
Essential

• 1 poor 2 satisfactory 3 good 4 very good 5 excellent

Essential
Essential

• NMC Registraion /HPCA Registration

Theatre Experience or similar
Essential

• Previous theatre experience an advantage

Person Specification
Score supporting information
Essential

• 1 poor 2 satisfactory 3 good 4 very good 5 excellent

Essential
Essential

• NMC Registraion /HPCA Registration

Theatre Experience or similar
Essential

• Previous theatre experience an advantage

Skills Required