Job summary
Join Our Dynamic Team of Theatre Practitioners
Are you a passionate and skilled Theatre Practitioner ready to make a difference in a vibrant Operating Theatre Department? We're on the hunt for flexible, motivated, and compassionate individuals to join our dedicated team.
Why Join Us?
- Permanent, Full-Time Positions: Stability and growth in your career
- Flexibility with Purpose: We believe in work-life balance! Our Trust Policy supports a variety of flexible working options tailored to fit your lifestyle--without compromising the care we provide
- Be Part of Something Great: Work alongside a team of committed professionals in a fast-paced environment where your contributions truly matter
If you're eager to take on new challenges and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, we'd love to hear from you. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the theatre.
Ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us? Apply now.
Main duties of the job
Step into a State-of-the-Art Operating Theatre
Imagine working in a cutting-edge environment with the latest technology and a diverse range of surgical specialties. Our department boasts ten operating suites, including three advanced laminar flow rooms and a sophisticated integrated vascular hybrid suite.
Experience a World of Surgical Expertise:
We offer a wide spectrum of surgical specialisations, providing a rich and dynamic learning environment:
- Adult & Paediatric Surgery
- General & Colorectal Surgery
- Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O)
- Vascular Surgery
- Gynaecology & Obstetrics
- And much more!
Be Part of a 24/7 Lifesaving Team:
We provide a crucial 24-hour emergency service, 7 days a week, allowing you to experience a varied and dynamic work environment. Shift patterns are flexible to accommodate our round-the-clock care.
Are You the Right Fit?
We're looking for passionate individuals who meet the following essential criteria:
- RGN / ODAP Qualification: Your foundational expertise is key
- Continuous Learning: A commitment to undertaking relevant further study to enhance your skills
- Exceptional Communication: Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
- Enthusiasm and Dedication: You're motivated, reliable, and ready to make a difference
Take the Next Step
For more details or to arrange an informal visit to experience our outstanding facilities, please contact Rachel Lees, Lead to Nurses and AHP's, Team Manager at 0161 627 8409.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- Registration with the appropriate professional body i.e NMC/HCPC
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Willing to undertake both internal and external training programmes
- Good communication skills including written, verbal and electronic. Which includes appropriate spelling and grammar for the role
Desirable
- Demonstrate an interest or previous experience in caring for patients in theatre setting
- IT skills
- Team Working
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- Registration with the appropriate professional body i.e NMC/HCPC
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Willing to undertake both internal and external training programmes
- Good communication skills including written, verbal and electronic. Which includes appropriate spelling and grammar for the role
Desirable
- Demonstrate an interest or previous experience in caring for patients in theatre setting
- IT skills
- Team Working
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).