Job summary
- Main area
- Theatre Practitioner
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 387-BTS-ODP-B
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trustwide
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £20.91 - £33.46 Rates may vary between Hospital Operating Units.
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 01/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Registered Theatre Practitioner
Band 5
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job overview
Join the Temporary Staffing Bank at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Take control of your career. Work when it suits you. Deliver outstanding perioperative care.
Are you an experienced Theatre Practitioner or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) looking for flexibility without compromising on professional development, benefits, or clinical experience?
Join the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Staff Bank and become part of a dedicated workforce supporting high-quality perioperative care across some of the South West's largest and most innovative NHS theatre departments.
Why Join Our Staff Bank?
✅ Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
✅ Expand Your Perioperative Experience
✅ Work Across Multiple Surgical Specialties
✅ Outstanding Theatre Environments
✅ Excellent Staff Benefits
✅ Paid Mandatory Training and Full Induction Support
✅ Opportunities Across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery
We welcome applications from experienced Theatre Practitioners and ODPs who can demonstrate recent perioperative experience within the UK healthcare system.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
As a Bank Theatre Practitioner / ODP, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering safe, high-quality care throughout the perioperative pathway.
- Working within Anaesthetics, Scrub and/or Recovery according to your competencies.
- Supporting multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
- Participating in theatre safety procedures, including surgical safety checklists and equipment checks.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.
- Promoting patient safety and safeguarding at all times.
- Supporting effective patient flow and timely transfers or discharges.
- Supervising and supporting junior colleagues and students where appropriate.
Acting professionally in accordance with NMC or HCPC standards of practice.
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, giving staff the opportunity to enjoy city living, beautiful countryside and coastal locations, all within easy reach.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain employees who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating inclusive services and workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Education/ Training/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or ODP with current live NMC/ HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Attained competencies in Anaesthetics/ Scrub/ Recovery roles
Desirable criteria
- Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience (15 months for NQN's - 3 months preceptorship, then 12 months acute experience)
- Experience in a perioperative environment within the last 18-24 month
- Experience across a range of surgical specialties
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
- Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.
- Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure
- Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC/ HCPC code of professional conduct and current issues
- Ability to organise own workload, time management/Basic Problem solving skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Crawford
- Job title
- Temporary Staffing Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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