About this role
Job summary
General, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery is an exciting and developing specialty. The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading provider within the UK and Europe, performing Minimal Invasive Oesophagectomies, Major Colorectal and thoracic procedures, including Robotic surgery.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development within the General, Vascular, and Thoracic specialties. You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic theatre environment, working alongside highly skilled surgical and anaesthetic teams. The position is ideal for practitioners looking to broaden their clinical expertise, enhance their confidence in complex procedures, and progress within perioperative care.
The successful candidate will pride themselves on having a passion on delivering excellent patient centred care on their Peri-Operative pathway.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Practitioner to join our General, Thoracic and Vascular Theatre team. The post holder will provide high-quality perioperative care, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey while working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy and dynamic theatre environment.
You'll be responsible for preparing theatre equipment and resources, assisting with a wide range of surgical procedures, maintaining high standards of patient safety and infection prevention and contributing to the smooth running of the theatre department. The role requires excellent communication, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
The successful candidate will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, operating department practitioners, nurses and support staff to deliver safe and effective patient care. Previous theatre experience is desirable; however, full training and development opportunities will be provided.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent patient care, a willingness to learn new skills and the ability to work flexibly across General, Thoracic and Vascular specialities while supporting continuous service improvement.
In line with the Trust's PRIDE values, the successful candidate will be People-Focused, treat everyone with Respect, act with Integrity, demonstrate Dedication to delivering high-quality care, and strive for Excellence in all aspects of their role.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health Professional Register
- Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile
Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)