Anaesthetic Theatre Practitioner - RGN/ODP (Cardiothoracic Theatres)

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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Anaesthetic Theatre Practitioner - RGN/ODP (Cardiothoracic Theatres)

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

Cardiothoracic Theatres are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Anaesthetic team as a band 5 practitioner. We are seeking an experienced anaesthetic practitioner who is looking for a new challenge to become part of a highly driven and valued professional team.

Previous cardiothoracic theatre 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.

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.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CSU5-8394088

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oRegistered General Nurse or ODP Qualification
• oCurrent NMC / HCPC registration
• oDiploma or BSc Nursing or equivalent experience

Knolwedge & Skills

Essential

• oTo provide clinical expertise within critical care providing person - centred care.
• oFacilitate the development of junior staff providing preceptorship, support, and assistance in their own professional and academic development.
• oEffective verbal & non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• oTo assist other staff members in their time management and ability to prioritise care.
• oMaintain a high standard of clear and concise documentation and record keeping within the clinical environment.
• oTo act as an autonomous practitioner within professional and clinical guidelines.
• oEnsure staff adhere to national, Trust and local policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• oEnsure staff adhere to relevant NMC guidelines and Code of Professional Conduct.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience working within an operating theatre setting
• oCommitment to evidence based practice
• oAn awareness of Government Documents / policies in relation to changes within the NHS.
• oAbility to work within the boundaries of the Professional Codes of Conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oRegistered General Nurse or ODP Qualification
• oCurrent NMC / HCPC registration
• oDiploma or BSc Nursing or equivalent experience

Knolwedge & Skills

Essential

• oTo provide clinical expertise within critical care providing person - centred care.
• oFacilitate the development of junior staff providing preceptorship, support, and assistance in their own professional and academic development.
• oEffective verbal & non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• oTo assist other staff members in their time management and ability to prioritise care.
• oMaintain a high standard of clear and concise documentation and record keeping within the clinical environment.
• oTo act as an autonomous practitioner within professional and clinical guidelines.
• oEnsure staff adhere to national, Trust and local policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• oEnsure staff adhere to relevant NMC guidelines and Code of Professional Conduct.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience working within an operating theatre setting
• oCommitment to evidence based practice
• oAn awareness of Government Documents / policies in relation to changes within the NHS.
• oAbility to work within the boundaries of the Professional Codes of Conduct.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Maureen Theakston

[email protected]

01642854624

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CSU5-8394088

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

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