Band 5 - Theatre Practitioner, Theatres - Scrub SACH

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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Band 5 - Theatre Practitioner, Theatres - Scrub SACH

The closing date is 23 September 2026

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Job summary

Here at St. Albans City Hospital (SACH) Theatres we are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic theatre practitioners to join our friendly, professional multi-disciplinary team. We offer rotational opportunities for staff in order for them to develop and/or maintain their skills.

We welcome both Registered Nurses and ODPs alike.

Applicants will need to possess good interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within the existing theatre teams whilst also having the ability to work under their own initiative.

Our values are as important to our workforce as they are to our patients and we are Empowered, Committed, Professional and Inclusive in relation to our patient care and multidisciplinary workforce.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the management and organisation of the operative list and clinical care.

Be responsible for the efficient communication of changes within the operating department to all members of the multidisciplinary theatre team.

Undertake the safe and efficient transfer of patients to other hospitals.

Demonstrate clear leadership qualities in order to perform day to day managerial tasks, including allocation of staff etc.

Theatres requires a quick thinker, fast responder who has good organisation skills.

We are looking for a team player who likes a challenge and can respond in an emergency situation.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-B-11691

Job locations

St Albans City Hospital

St Albans

AL3 5PN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

SACH is the Surgical Centre for elective surgery and comprises of 8 theatres with the main specialities including Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT, Pain and Breast surgery.

You will be fully supported upon joining WHTH and each new starter will be assigned a buddy to support them through a structured induction package.

This includes a customised supernumerary period for all new starters which allows you to work and learn alongside experienced practitioners who will support you.

There is a multitude of learning, training and development opportunities within WHTH. Supporting your continuous professional development is important to us.

Whether you are a Theatre Support Worker looking to develop a career into nursing within theatres or as an ODP or into senior management we will support where possible or advise of, a training and development pathway for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

SACH is the Surgical Centre for elective surgery and comprises of 8 theatres with the main specialities including Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT, Pain and Breast surgery.

You will be fully supported upon joining WHTH and each new starter will be assigned a buddy to support them through a structured induction package.

This includes a customised supernumerary period for all new starters which allows you to work and learn alongside experienced practitioners who will support you.

There is a multitude of learning, training and development opportunities within WHTH. Supporting your continuous professional development is important to us.

Whether you are a Theatre Support Worker looking to develop a career into nursing within theatres or as an ODP or into senior management we will support where possible or advise of, a training and development pathway for you.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• First level registration with the NMC
• ODP registration
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care
• Understanding of the theatre department

Desirable

• Knowledge of developing care pathways

Experience

Essential

• Theatre experience as part of training or rotation on a programme
• Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence based care

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• First level registration with the NMC
• ODP registration
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care
• Understanding of the theatre department

Desirable

• Knowledge of developing care pathways

Experience

Essential

• Theatre experience as part of training or rotation on a programme
• Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence based care

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Albans City Hospital

St Albans

AL3 5PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Albans City Hospital

St Albans

AL3 5PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Theatre Manager at St Albans Hospital

Kevin Swaby

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-B-11691

Job locations

St Albans City Hospital

St Albans

AL3 5PN

United Kingdom

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