Theatre Practitioner - RGN/ODP (Cardiothoracic Theatres)

Cardiothoracic Theatres are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Band 5 practitioner. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners seeking a new challenge or Newly Qualified Nurses / Operating Department Practitioners looking to become part of a dedicated and professional team. Previous experience is not necessary, as we offer a comprehensive training package with tailored mentorship. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care and supporting continual personal and professional development.

The Cardiothoracic Theatre Suite includes three operating theatres specializing in Cardiac and Thoracic surgery. We perform advanced procedures such as Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Video-Assisted, and Robotic Lobectomies.

The Cardiothoracic unit at The James Cook University Hospital serves as a regional centre for lung cancer and is part of the Cancer Care Alliance of Teesside, South Durham, and Yorkshire, covering a population of 1.5 million from Whitehaven in Cumbria to North Yorkshire, Teesside, and Durham.

For an informal visit, please contact Cardiac Theatre Manager Maureen Theakston or Deputy Theatre Manager Andrea Tooley at 01642 854624.

The role involves working as a scrub practitioner, caring for patients undergoing planned Cardiothoracic surgery, with an emergency service for life-saving interventions. The theatres operate Monday to Friday, with a 24-hour on-call service that attracts additional pay.

Please note that this vacancy will close once sufficient applications are received.

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff, including sessions on leadership impact, team success, service improvement for beginners, and developing improvement skills.

The programme aims to explore NHS leadership, promote Trust values, develop leadership skills, and equip staff to lead service improvements within their roles. After completing the initial training, further leadership opportunities and in-house courses are available through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Maureen Theakston
• Job Title: Manager
• Email: maureen.theakston@nhs.net
• Telephone: 01642 854624

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