Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and professional HCPC/NMC registered Operating Department Practitioner/Theatre Nurse to work with a team providing high quality care for patients undergoing surgical and non-surgical management of foot and ankle pathology. Experience in Orthopedic/Podiatric Surgery scrub and previous Band 6 theatre/management is essential.
Role and Responsibilities
The postholder will work with Podiatric Surgery Consultants, Registrars, Podiatrists, ODPs, Theatre Assistants, HCAs and Administration staff. The service offers outpatient clinics at Danetre Hospital Daventry, with Day Surgery based at the facilities of Danetre Hospital. The service is currently open from Monday to Friday.
This role will mainly include working within the Day Surgery Unit supporting the theatre team to deliver the bi-weekly surgical lists, working alongside Podiatric Consultants and the rest of the team. The remainder of the time will be spent in clinic and supporting administrative/organisational duties linked with service delivery, both based at Danetre Hospital.
The post holder will be required to deputise and work in partnership with the existing Theatre Team Lead to ensure a positive patient experience whilst in Podiatric Surgery, delivering high standards of care throughout the department.
* Work as Senior Theatre Practitioner in theatre alongside the Podiatric Consultant Surgeons and theatre team, to ensure safe and high quality care delivery within foot and ankle surgical procedures.
* Assist in coordinating the department on a day-to-day basis including the Day Surgery unit and clinics.
* Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure facilities and resources are available in working order to deliver an efficient high standard of care for patients undergoing day case foot/ankle surgery under regional anaesthesia.
* Experience in anaesthetics and care of the deteriorating patient would be beneficial although not essential.
* Become competent, in practice and theory, in all specialist fields of the department e.g., theatre, pre-operative assessment and follow up dressing clinics if these are not existing skills held.
* To ensure equipment is available for carrying out a wide range of procedures and can adapt skills and knowledge to suit working alongside different surgeons and specialties.
* To support the day-to-day running of the theatre lists and clinics in terms of administrative duties and organisation to ensure smooth running of surgical lists with support from the Team Lead.
* To supervise other staff as appropriate within the service and support with training and supervisory duties.
* To complete audits, stock checks and support with wider service changes with support from Team Lead.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical and mental health services in hospital settings and in the community. We focus on delivering care that is easy to access and many services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve care and safety, supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 270-TG323-ACS
Job locations: Danetre Hospital, London Road, Daventry, NN11 4DY
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 About You section of the document.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience – Essential
* Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) Diploma / Degree
* Extensive Operating Theatre experience – approx 5 years as a guide
* Experience in anaesthetics and airway management
* Experience in managing junior staff including appraisal, supervision and performance
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
* Knowledge of Podiatric Surgery / Orthopaedic procedures or willingness to learn
* Post Graduation Courses & Qualifications within specialist area
Knowledge & Experience – Desirable
* Experience as Senior Theatre Practitioner / Nurse
* Previous NHS experience (Theatre / Outpatients clinics)
* Intermediate Life Support Trained
* Phlebotomy/IV cannulation skills desirable
* Knowledge and experience in post op dressings and wound care desirable
* Teaching Experience
Skills & Abilities – Essential
* Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure
* Be able to work within a theatre surgical setting for prolonged durations
* Strong interpersonal communication skills with colleagues and service users
* IT skills for use of an EPR system, performance monitoring information and writing clinical notes
* Able to communicate sensitive and detailed information written and verbally
* Be able to collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation
* Ability to undertake manual handling of people and equipment in line with Trust policy
* Planning & Organisational skills
Skills & Abilities – Desirable
* Audit skills
* Experience of using SystemOne or similar EPR systems for clinical records
Behaviours & Values – Essential
* Approachable and collaborative team player
* Reliable and consistent, with empathy and open communication
* Self-motivated and able to demonstrate personal initiative
* Maintain competence in recovery and nursing skills required for proficient care
* Respect for patients regardless of illness, religion, culture and beliefs
* Compassionate, caring and conscientious
* Able to work under pressure
* Open, honest and authentic
Disclosure and DBS
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Danetre Hospital, London Road, Daventry, NN11 4DY
Employer's website: https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/
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