Job Overview
Are you an experienced and motivated Theatre Practitioner or ODP looking to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic and forward-thinking theatre team, where your expertise and leadership will make a real difference to patient care and the delivery of high-quality surgical services.
You will work in line with the NMC Code of Conduct or HCPC Standards of Proficiency, providing safe, effective and compassionate care. This role offers a blend of clinical, operational and educational responsibilities, making it ideal for those seeking variety, autonomy, and opportunities for growth.
Main duties of the job
* Lead and coordinate the daily operations of the theatre or anaesthetic team, ensuring efficient theatre utilisation and a safe environment for patients and staff.
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care for a defined group of patients.
* Support and mentor junior staff, contributing to their professional growth and maintaining high standards of practice across the department.
* Act as a deputy for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Principal ODP when required, attending key meetings and supporting workforce organisation.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure seamless communication and effective patient-centred care.
* Monitor stock levels, manage resources efficiently, and ensure adherence to departmental budgets.
* Participate in audits, governance meetings and quality improvement initiatives to drive service excellence.
* Maintain accurate clinical records using the EPIC patient record system and ensure compliance with Trust policies.
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.
Heatherwood Hospital opened in March 2022 and is a centre of excellence for non-emergency care specialising in planned care services and diagnostic facilities.
The hospital is accredited with GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time) ’surgical elective hub’ status as part of a national scheme to ensure the highest standards in clinical and operational practice. These hubs are designed to provide patients with quicker access to diagnosis and treatment by focusing mainly on ‘high volume low complexity’ surgery in areas such as ophthalmology, general surgery, orthopaedics (including spinal surgery), gynaecology and urology.
The Theatres department consists of 6 operating theatres, 1 Minor Operating Procedure Room and a main PACU unit which operates from Monday to Saturday.
What We Offer
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* A supportive and inclusive working environment that values teamwork and professional respect.
* Ongoing opportunities for training, development and career progression, including mentorship and support from the Practice Development Team.
* The chance to contribute to innovative service improvements and play a key role in shaping our theatres for the future.
* Access to staff wellbeing initiatives, flexible working options, and an excellent NHS benefits package
About You
You’ll be a registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with recent perioperative experience. You’ll demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a genuine commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based care.
If you’re ready to step into a role that values your skills, develops your potential and gives you the opportunity to influence high-quality care, we’d love to hear from you.
Please See Job Description/Person Specification For Further Information
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Current NMC registration/ HCPC
* Diploma(HE ) Operating Department Practice
Desirable criteria
* Formal mentorship/ Assessment qualifications e.g. Trust In house Mentorship Programme
* Post Basic Certificate in relevant subject ( where appropriate e.g Resuscitation Courses, Airway Management courses)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Awareness of Current Professional peri operative Practice Issues
* Evidence of recent Continued Practice Development
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrates understanding of Principles of Clinical Governance
* Experience in Audit
Skills
Essential criteria
* Leadership Course
* Excellent Communication Skills ( Verbal and written )
* Evidence of Change Management skills
Desirable criteria
* PACU Skills Competencies
* Basic IT Skills
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.
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