Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 236-BCO-NM681-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Fairfield General Hospital
- Town
- Bury
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Practitioner
Band 5
Job overview
Join the Heart of Healthcare at Fairfield General Theatres
Are you ready to step into an exhilarating role that makes a real difference? We have an incredible opportunity for passionate Band 5 Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to join our dynamic and dedicated team in the vibrant world of anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in the theatre department, we’re here to help you thrive! With our comprehensive preceptorship program, you'll receive all the guidance and support you need to excel in your role.
What We Offer:
- A structured induction package tailored to help experienced newcomers integrate seamlessly into our team
- Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities in a nurturing environment
- A chance to be part of a supportive and enthusiastic community that values your contribution
If you're ready to embrace a rewarding challenge and be part of a team that celebrates your success, look no further! Step into a role where your skills can truly shine and make every day count.
Apply now and embark on an exciting adventure at Fairfield General Theatres! Your future in healthcare starts here.
Main duties of the job
Elevate Your Career with Specialist Care at Fairfield General Theatres
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of healthcare? Join us at Fairfield General, where you’ll provide exceptional care for patients throughout their surgical journey—pre, intra, and post-operatively!
Your Role:
Deliver specialist care in our state-of-the-art operating theatres, spanning Orthopaedics, ENT, Gynaecology, and General Surgery.
Foster continuous professional growth while supervising and mentoring junior and unregistered staff, including students and trainees.
Why Choose Us?
Be part of an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a committed and supportive team.
Engage with diverse surgical specialities that will expand your skills and enhance your experience.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current HCPC PIN to practice as an Registered ODP in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full HCPC PIN within the next 3 months.
Person specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- Degree / Diploma in ODP studies or equivalent
- Operating Department Practitioner Registration with the appropriate professional body HCPC
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English
- Willing to undertake both internal and external training programmes
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate an interest or previous experience in caring for patients in theatre setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Willing to undertake further study
Desirable criteria
- Leadership experience
- IT skills
- Team working
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
- Sally Mason
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 778 2022
- Additional information
Vivienne Aitken
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