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Theatre Recovery Practitioner
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437932
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge or to take the next step in your perioperative career? Within our 14 theatres at Basildon & Orsett Hospitals, we deliver a wide range of surgical specialities including Upper and Lower GI, Vascular, Urology, Gynaecology, Breast, Obstetrics, Maxillofacial, ENT, Trauma and Emergency, Orthopaedics, Head and Neck, Pain Management Surgery, and Elective and Emergency C-sections.
We are looking for enthusiastic Staff Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) who bring strong clinical knowledge, established theatre skills, or a real desire to develop into a Theatre Practitioner role.
Ideally, you will already have theatre experience and be confident in delivering high-quality care within the perioperative setting. However, we also welcome applications from newly registered practitioners or those seeking an exciting new career direction. With comprehensive training and development programmes, we will support you to gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive.
Teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to safe, patient-centred care are essential for this role. In return, you'll join a motivated and friendly multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn.
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to grow your theatre career, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
If successful you will be fully supported on our development programme until you are able to undertake the full range of duties, which include:
Ensuring all patients receive the highest possible standard of care, supported by evidence-based practice.
Taking part in cross-site rotation to meet the needs of the service on 24-hour basis.
Taking charge of a clinical area on a regular basis following successful completion of a development programme.
Working within the multi-disciplinary team ensuring good professional relationships.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
390-TAC-BAS-7996-A
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS165NL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC or ODP HCPC
Desirable
- Post registration qualification for day surgery or theatre practice or with relevant level of clinical experience demonstrating ability to work without clinical supervision in a specialist area of theatre or day surgery
- PRACTICE SUPERVISOR AND ASSESSOR TRAINING
Skills
Essential
- IT literate - e.g. has used Microsoft suite in previous roles
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in NHS or Acute care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working on a surgical ward or within a surgical environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC or ODP HCPC
Desirable
- Post registration qualification for day surgery or theatre practice or with relevant level of clinical experience demonstrating ability to work without clinical supervision in a specialist area of theatre or day surgery
- PRACTICE SUPERVISOR AND ASSESSOR TRAINING
Skills
Essential
- IT literate - e.g. has used Microsoft suite in previous roles
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in NHS or Acute care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working on a surgical ward or within a surgical environment
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).
Additional information
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS165NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS165NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)