Job Overview Nursing Associate (NA) / Assistant Theatre Practitioner (ATP) – Theatres 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Band 4) We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Band 4 practitioner to join our dynamic Theatre team. This role is open to a registered Nursing Associate (NA) or individuals who have completed their Assistant Theatre Practitioner (ATP) training. NAs and ATPs working within the operating theatres play a vital role in delivering high-quality perioperative care. Acting as a bridge between healthcare support workers and registered nurses, they work closely with the surgical team to maintain a safe and sterile environment and act as the patient’s advocate throughout the perioperative journey. You will learn and apply surgical scrub techniques to assist the operating surgeon, including the safe handling of sterile instruments. In Wexham Park Theatres, this often involves supporting a range of minor procedures across specialties such as General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT and Plastic Surgery. Nursing Associate roles are regulated by the NMC and require completion of a foundation degree specific to the NA qualification. Assistant Theatre Practitioners must already hold their ATP certification. While previous theatre experience is desirable, it is not essential. We offer a comprehensive supernumerary period during which you will double-scrub and work alongside highly trained senior staff who will support you in gaining the required competencies and confidence for the role. Main duties of the job To support the theatre team in the establishing good working atmosphere and participate in effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services. To participate as a skilled member of the theatre team. To assist in effective communication channels between team members, medical staff, wards and departments. To participate in achieving the stated quality assurance and risk management objectives set by the organisation. To ensure all equipment is regularly checked and maintained in a safe manner. To participate in training programmes for junior staff and other disciplines seconded to the department. This role is working Monday to Friday. Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person specification Experience Essential criteria Previous experience working in any healthcare setting Desirable criteria Operating Theatre experience Experience in handling surgical instruments Qualifications Essential criteria NMC registered nursing associate OR qualification as assistant theatre practitioner Evidence of clinical practice Desirable criteria Perioperative practice courses Courses which relate to the care of the patient undergoing surgery Skills and Knowledge Essential criteria Excellent communication skills Demonstrates the capacity to follow guidance from senior colleagues and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team Ability to participate in reflective practice Able to recognise the limitations of a Nursing Associate or Assistant Theatre Practitioner Desirable criteria Knowledge of the clinical workings of surgery for a variety of specialities Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together. Apply online now