Theatre Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity for you to become part of our dedicated team at Rochdale Infirmary, where your skills will shine in a vibrant, supportive environment!, Deliver specialist care to patients throughout their journey-pre, intra, and post-operatively.
Foster professional growth by supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, unregistered staff, and students, ensuring a culture of learning and development.
Why Choose Us?
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in our 8 theatres, including two specialised in ophthalmic surgery, and contribute to the launch of our new theatre space!
Supportive Environment: Join an established team that is not only dedicated to patient care but also to each other's development and success., As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance., This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]
For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.
In applying for this post, you give the Trust permission to use your data for recruitment purposes.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process.
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Exciting Career Opportunity at Rochdale Infirmary Theatres!
Join our dynamic and passionate team in the heart of Rochdale! We are seeking a skilled Band 5 Nurse/ODP with experience in anaesthetics and recovery to help deliver exceptional patient care.
What's in Store for You?
Supportive Environment: As a new member of our team, you'll receive a comprehensive onboarding package designed to help you thrive and integrate seamlessly into our close-knit family.
Enthusiastic Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence and innovation in theatre practice. Your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes.
Why Rochdale Infirmary?
Be a part of a facility renowned for its commitment to high standards of care and patient safety.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive structure that values your expertise.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're an experienced Band 5 Nurse/ODP looking to advance your career in a vibrant setting, we want to hear from you! Join us at Rochdale Infirmary Theatres and play a vital role in our mission to provide outstanding care., At Rochdale Infirmary, you'll find a community where you can thrive professionally while making a tangible impact on patients' lives. If you're ready to enhance your career in a collaborative and innovative setting, we want to hear from you., The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.