The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Theatre Practitioner - Cardiothoracics

The closing date is 14 July 2025

Job summary

Cardiothoracic theatres are looking for theatre practitioners from both a nursing and ODP background to join their expanding award winning team. Whether you're newly qualified or experienced you will be given the support and training to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the role. Often in challenging circumstances, you will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, perfusionists and other clinical staff to put what you have learnt into practice. You will be a valued member of the team, making a real difference to people's lives in their hour of need. If you are dedicated, honest and reliable and want to be part of a supportive working team then we are looking for you.

Main duties of the job

There are three distinctive areas of care in theatre, scrub, anaesthetics and recovery. We encourage you to become proficient in all areas and we will give you the chance to do so. If there's a particular area that suits your style of working then we'll support you to excel in it. All we ask is for is a dedicated team member, who has the same enthusiasm to learn that we have to teach. Patient care and safety is at the centre of what we do so you'll be the patients advocate throughout their journey in theatre. This role requires someone who is compassionate, empathetic and respectful and will be supported to gain confidence to speak up when needed.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year + On call allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-DIV1-7229918

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice or Nursing
  • HCPC/ NMC registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of other academic studies achieving good quality grades.

Experience/Skills

Essential

  • Experience/knowledge of Operating Theatre Practice
  • Compassionate, empathetic and respectful
  • Excellent time keeping and punctuality
  • Willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

  • Able to drive a car
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice or Nursing
  • HCPC/ NMC registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of other academic studies achieving good quality grades.

Experience/Skills

Essential

  • Experience/knowledge of Operating Theatre Practice
  • Compassionate, empathetic and respectful
  • Excellent time keeping and punctuality
  • Willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

  • Able to drive a car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Manager for Cardiothoracic Theatre

Daniel Pullar

daniel.pullar@nhs.net

01902307999

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year + On call allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-DIV1-7229918

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


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