Job summary 37.5 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Practitioner within Head and Neck theatres, covering plastics, OMFS, ENT, paediatrics and emergencies, day unit surgery and Redcar Hospital. If you are looking for a challenge and you wish to join a friendly multidisciplinary team then this post may be right for you. Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse or ODP with a passion for working within the theatre scrub team or a novice with the drive to learn a complex and rewarding role. If you have ambition and drive we will support you in achieving your goals. The theatres provide an operating service to the following clinical specialities: General Surgery Gynaecology Urology Plastic Surgery Orthopaedics Maxillofacial Neurosurgery ENT Obstetrics IVF Paediatrics Emergency theatres Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants. About us Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; 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 leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-PCC-6909513 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work. Good information technology skills. Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/ work practices. Qualifications Essential Nursing Associate Qualification Degree/Diploma Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent Experience Essential Experience working within an acute or community setting Experience of Multi-disciplinary working Person Specification Knowledge Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work. Good information technology skills. Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/ work practices. Qualifications Essential Nursing Associate Qualification Degree/Diploma Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent Experience Essential Experience working within an acute or community setting Experience of Multi-disciplinary 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. 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)