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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
217bba9f8556
Job Views:
6
Posted:
19.08.2025
Expiry Date:
03.10.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
20 hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Practitioner within general theatres, covering vascular, colo-rectal, gynaecology, upper GI, obstetrics, robotic, urology, emergency & Redcar Hospital.
If you are looking for a challenge and you wish to join a friendly multidisciplinary team, then this post may be right for you.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse or ODP with a passion for working within the theatre scrub team or a novice with the drive to learn a complex and rewarding role.
If you have ambition and drive, we will support you in achieving your goals.
The theatres provide an operating service to the following clinical specialties:
General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, Obstetrics, Emergency theatres.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff; this training is designed to support our leaders in developing their leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:
* Explore leadership within the NHS
* Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
* Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
* Equip you with skills to champion, lead, and complete quality improvement within your role
After completing this training, you will have opportunities for further leadership and improvement training, including in-house courses, bitesize programmes, and leadership apprenticeships at levels 3, 5, and 7.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for the main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritize and coordinate own work.
* Commitment to the needs of the service, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with NMC or ODP with HCPC.
* Nursing Degree/Diploma or ODP qualification.
Experience
* Willing to update and undertake further professional education to meet role requirements.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
All successful candidates requiring DBS clearance will pay the cost via salary deduction from their first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust promotes equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and encouraging participation from various networks and communities.
If you have special requirements for your application, please contact our team via email.
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from candidates who meet the role criteria. Non-UK or RoI nationals need sponsorship unless they have other legal permission to work. Details about sponsorship and visa options are provided in the job posting.
The Trust encourages vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza.
Vacancy closing dates may vary if sufficient applications are received early.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via the email provided in their application.
Existing employees on the Redeployment Register will be prioritized for interview.
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