Anaesthetic Theatre Practitioner - RGN/ODP (Cardiothoracic Theatres)
Band 5
- Cardiovascular Care Services
- Band 5
- Permanent
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- 328-CARDIO-7332191-A
- The James Cook University Hospital
- Middlesbrough
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Yearly
- 24/11/2025 23:59
Job overview
Cardiothoracic Theatres are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Anaesthetic team as a band 5 practitioner. We are seeking either an experienced practitioner who is looking for a new challenge or a Newly Qualified Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner looking to become part of a highly driven and valued professional team.
Previous experience and knowledge is not necessary as we offer a comprehensive training package with mentorship tailored to your needs. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality patient care and are committed to providing continual personal and professional development.
The Cardiothoracic Theatre Suit comprises of three operating theatres which specialises in both Cardiac and Thoracic surgery. We perform cutting edge heart and lung cancer surgery including Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Video Assisted and Robotic Lobectomies.
The Cardiothoracic unit at The James Cook University Hospital is a specialised regional service serving a population of 1.5 million stretching from Whitehaven in Cumbria to North Yorkshire, Teesside and Durham. We are a centre for lung cancer and the focus of the Cancer Care Alliance of Teesside, South Durham and Yorkshire.
For an informal visit please contact Cardiac Theatre Manager Maureen Theakston or Deputy Theatre Manager Andrea Tooley on 01642 854624
Main duties of the job
The role is for an anaesthetic practitioner, caring for patients undergoing planned Cardiothoracic surgery. We also provide an emergency service for patients requiring life saving interventions. Cardiothoracic Theatres operate Monday to Friday only. An On Call commitment is required to provide a 24 hour service. This commitment attracts an extra payment.
Working for our organisation
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading Your Team to Success
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Registered General Nurse or ODP Qualification
- • Current NMC / HCPC registration
- • Diploma or Degree in relevant qualification
Knolwedge & Skills
Essential criteria
- • A team player able to work well with others & demonstrates commitment to team objectives.
- • Effective communication skills, both written & verbal
- • Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
- • Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
Desirable criteria
- • Good Information Technology skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience working within an acute or Community setting.
- • Commitment to evidence based practice
- • Experience of Multi-disciplinary working
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession.
- • Caring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues.
- • High level of personal motivation.
- • Courage to raise concerns and challenge practice.
- • Commitment to the development of self and others.
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
- Maureen Theakston
- Job title
- Manager
- Email address
- maureen.theakston@nhs.net
- Telephone number
- 01642 854624
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