About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our dynamic our theatre team. The successful candidate will be proficient in general surgery scrub and/or anaesthetics, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and the ability to perform confidently in high-acuity, time-critical situations.
Strong leadership experience is essential, as you will play a key role in supporting team coordination, guiding junior staff, and promoting excellence in general surgery delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed practitioner to further develop their expertise, influence service improvement, and contribute to the high standards of patient-centred care within our general surgery service.
Main duties of the job
This role will take on a pivotal leadership role in delivering high-quality perioperative care within our General theatres. We're seeking a motivated practitioner with expert knowledge and the flexibility to support others. In this senior position, you'll help drive excellence by upholding professional standards, supporting the development of SOPs, ensuring daily quality and safety assurance, and promoting best practice across the department. This is an exciting role for someone who leads by example, empowers colleagues, and is committed to delivering patient-centred, safe and compassionate care.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we wil look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the responsibilities, required skills, and expectations for this role. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of what we are looking for in the ideal candidate and will help you assess your suitability before applying.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse or ODP Diploma/Degree in nursing or allied health professional studies Mentor/assessor qualification or working towards
Desirable
Leadership course or equivalent or working towards
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Extensive post registration experience in the theatres setting Management experience and/or experience of leading a team Expert knowledge in one specialism and proficient in a second
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to lead and influence others Effective problem solving Ability to have challenging conversations with a solution focused approach Ability to lead change
Desirable
Surgical First Assist or working towards
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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget University Hospitals Foundation Trust
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)