Senior Theatre Nurse/ODP
The closing date is 25 February 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Band 6 Trauma Practitioner to join our dynamic theatre team on a 6 month secondment. The successful candidate will be proficient in trauma scrub and/or anaesthetics, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and the ability to perform confidently in high-acuity, time-critical situations. Strong leadership experience is essential, as you will play a key role in supporting team coordination, guiding junior staff, and promoting excellence in trauma surgery delivery. The applicant must have a minimum of 1 year theatre experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed practitioner to further develop their expertise, influence service improvement, and contribute to the high standards of patient-centred care within our trauma surgery service.
Main duties of the job
This role will take on a pivotal leadership role in delivering high-quality perioperative care within our trauma Orthopaedic theatre. We're seeking a motivated clinician with expert knowledge and the flexibility to support others. In this senior position, you'll help drive excellence by upholding professional standards, supporting the development of SOPs, ensuring daily quality and safety assurance, and promoting best practice across the department. You will play an essential part in trauma coordination, including supporting the efficient management of trauma list, ensuring smooth patient flow and effective multidisciplinary communication. With opportunities to expand into enhanced clinical skills such as Surgical First Assistant duties, venepuncture, and cannulation, this is an exciting role for someone who leads by example, empowers colleagues, and is committed to delivering patient-centred, safe and compassionate care.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we wil look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
177-ELEC-7769738
Job locations
James Paget University Hospitals Foundation Trust
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospitals Foundation Trust
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
Employer's website
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