Job summary
Closing Date: 09/05/2025(this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 12/05/2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 19/05/2025
Are you an outstanding registered nurse or ODP who enjoys working in a diverse, exciting & rewarding clinical area? Do you have a passion for ENT, MaxFax and Ophthlamics? If yes, then Bradford's Bronte Theatres needs you! Over the last 12 months we have developed a brand-new management team that are dedicated to developing staff and the service to be the best!
We offer a strong supportive network for preceptorship, mentorship, and professional development, helping develop the leaders of the future by ensuring you obtain the best career with us. This is a chance for you to develop your skills as part of a highly talented team where you're guaranteed opportunities to learn and develop.
This is an exciting time to join our team as we consolidate our working in a new Care Group structure, which offers the opportunity to support the development and continuous quality improvement of the new Clinical Business Unit. Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust has a reputation for delivering high quality healthcare and offers a wide range of theatre specialties including Head and Neck surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Plastics, Vascular, Breast, Urology, Gynaecology and General Surgery.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for theatre practitioners with established ENT, Maxfax and Ophthalmic skills.
You will need to be a registered nurse or ODP with a minimum of 3 years theatre experience at band 5.
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate that they are motivated, able to work on their own initiative, are a team player with the ability to prioritise workload and support the team leader, theatre Coordinator and team to provide a safe and effective service for our patients.
Following our most recent CQC inspection the division of surgery was rated as Good across the 5 key standards so you would be joining a high performing team and would be expected to support the Team Leader to influence and drive improvement within Bronte Theatres.
The trust
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice in relation to theatre setting
- Minimum of 3 years Theatre experience at band 5
- Demonstrate resource management ability
Desirable
- Budgetary management experience
- Change management experience
Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate a contribution towards providing a positive learning environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal skills.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Demonstrate effective leadership and team building skills
- Ability to work as an effective member of the peri-operative team
- Demonstrate problem solving, time management and organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within perioperative team.
- Demonstrate awareness of current issues in health care.
- Specialist knowledge of theatres and specialities
Desirable
- Demonstrate financial awareness and understanding of the ability to manage allocated resources effectively
- IV skills
- ILS
Qualifications
Essential
- RN ,registered ODP
- ENB 6590, 998, C&G 730, mentor prep or equivalent modules
- Health related diploma/degree or evidence to further academic study.
Desirable
- ENB 176/182
- Management Certificate or equivalent experience
- Leadership training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice in relation to theatre setting
- Minimum of 3 years Theatre experience at band 5
- Demonstrate resource management ability
Desirable
- Budgetary management experience
- Change management experience
Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate a contribution towards providing a positive learning environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal skills.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Demonstrate effective leadership and team building skills
- Ability to work as an effective member of the peri-operative team
- Demonstrate problem solving, time management and organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within perioperative team.
- Demonstrate awareness of current issues in health care.
- Specialist knowledge of theatres and specialities
Desirable
- Demonstrate financial awareness and understanding of the ability to manage allocated resources effectively
- IV skills
- ILS
Qualifications
Essential
- RN ,registered ODP
- ENB 6590, 998, C&G 730, mentor prep or equivalent modules
- Health related diploma/degree or evidence to further academic study.
Desirable
- ENB 176/182
- Management Certificate or equivalent experience
- Leadership training
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).
