Senior Theatre Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Theatre)
The closing date is 16 June 2025
Job summary
Cardiothoracic Theatres are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Team as a band 6 Theatre Practitioner. We are seeking a Qualified Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner with cardiothoracic theatre experience who is looking to become part of a highly driven and valued professional team. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality patient care and are committed to providing continual personal and professional development.
The Cardiothoracic Theatre Suite comprises of three operating theatres which specialises in both Cardiac and Thoracic surgery. We perform cutting edge heart and lung cancer surgery including Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Video Assisted and Robotic Lobectomies.
Main duties of the job
The Cardiothoracic unit at The James Cook University Hospital is a specialised regional service serving a population of 1.5 million stretching from Whitehaven in Cumbria to North Yorkshire, Teesside and Durham. Currently it is the leading clinical centre for the UK Mini Mitral trial which is the largest study of its kind in the world. We are also a centre for lung cancer and the focus of the Cancer Care Alliance of Teesside, South Durham and Yorkshire.
Cardiothoracic Theatres operate Monday to Friday only. An On Call commitment is required to provide a 24 hour service. This commitment attracts an extra payment.
If you are interested in this post and would like any further information or would like to arrange a visit to the area please contact: Maureen Theakston, Cardiothoracic Theatre Manager on 01642 854624 or Andrea Tooley, Deputy Cardiothoracic Theatre Manager on 01642 854624.
About us
Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessionso Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean PractitionerThe leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
02 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
328-CARDIO-7195383
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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