Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Midwives/Staff Nurses/Theatre Practitioners

The closing date is 15 July 2025

Job summary

Closing Date: 15.07.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 16.07.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 21.07.25

Are you an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), Theatre Practitioner, or Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering outstanding care?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our supportive and visionary obstetric theatre team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to take on the role of rostered scrub practitioner for both emergency and elective maternity theatre cases. You'll play a key part in helping us deliver safe, high-quality care to our patients within the diverse community that we serve.

Following a comprehensive orientation and training programme, you will have the opportunity to work across the wider theatre environments within the Trust. This will give you valuable exposure to a range of surgical specialities, broaden your professional experience, and support your ongoing career development within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

What we offer

  • A close-knit, supportive team environment

  • The opportunity to contribute to our Outstanding Maternity Services transformation programme

  • Training and development tailored to your individual learning needs

  • A strong culture of teamwork, safety, and staff wellbeing

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity for theatre practitioners and registered nurses to enhance, expand and develop their existing skills and knowledge in obstetrics and gynecology. Whether you're already experienced in theatre or looking to specialise further, we will support your professional development every step of the way.

as part of the team you will be required to :

  • Act as the scrub practitioner for emergency and elective obstetric theatre cases, ensuring safe and effective perioperative care.

  • Provide skilled assistance during caesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, and other obstetric surgical procedures.

  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, efficient, and responsive theatre environment.

  • Adhere to Trust protocols and national guidelines, including '8 Steps to Safer Surgery' and the 'One Together' standards to reduce surgical site infections.

  • Contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

  • Take part in ongoing training and competency development, including opportunities to rotate and gain experience across the Trust's wider theatre services.

  • Promote a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and patient safety.

  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with governance and infection prevention protocols.

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 newly built maternity theatres, PACU and enhanced maternal care rooms, an outstanding 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 within the main hospital site.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7301410

Job locations

BTHFT- Maternity unit

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

We are committed to flexible working, training, and career progression, and we welcome applicants who are keen to develop their skills.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

We are committed to flexible working, training, and career progression, and we welcome applicants who are keen to develop their skills.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice in relation to theatre setting

Desirable

  • Previous theatre experience

Skills

Essential

  • Can demonstrate a contribution towards providing a positive learning environment.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal skills.

Desirable

  • Computer skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Show some awareness of theatre speciality.

Desirable

  • IV skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered ODP or RGN (or on a programme of education leading to registration)

Desirable

  • Teaching / assessing qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice in relation to theatre setting

Desirable

  • Previous theatre experience

Skills

Essential

  • Can demonstrate a contribution towards providing a positive learning environment.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal skills.

Desirable

  • Computer skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Show some awareness of theatre speciality.

Desirable

  • IV skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered ODP or RGN (or on a programme of education leading to registration)

Desirable

  • Teaching / assessing qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTHFT- Maternity unit

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTHFT- Maternity unit

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Maternity theatre lead

Jennifer Inglis

Jennifer.Inglis@bthft.nhs.uk

01274363194

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7301410

Job locations

BTHFT- Maternity unit

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ


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