Theatre Practitioner - Registered Nurse or ODP

Overview

Are you looking for a new challenge, working as part of a team that deliver a safe environment for all patients attending theatres? Our Day Surgery team has a great deal of experience in delivering the highest quality care, and we have expanded with new theatres and increased secondary recovery. As part of our growth, we are recruiting for an additional four registered Theatre Practitioners (either NMC or AHP Registered).

The majority of the surgery performed at Torbay and South Devon is day case surgery, which is when people come to hospital, have their surgery and return home on the same day. Our Day Surgery Unit treats over 9,000 people a year and has been open since 1995. It is a really welcoming and warm environment, and we see both adults and children.

Joining our team, you would be expected to be an advocate for the Trust who put patient care as a priority and high quality patient focused care at the forefront of all we do. You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care for patients in the perioperative stage of their care. We are looking for staff with experience in scrub and anaesthetics.

Job details: the role is based at Torbay Hospital, Torquay. It is a permanent, full-time post under Agenda for Change Band
5. Salary £31,049 to £37,796 per annum. Date posted: 14 January 2026. Reference number
-PC&S.

Location:

Torbay Hospital, Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AA

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number:

-PC&S

Job locations:
Torbay Hospital, Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AA

• To be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient focused care
• To provide and maintain a safe environment for all patients attending theatres
• To co-ordinate and carry out perioperative care with minimal supervision, acting as a role model and working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

Torbay day surgery is recognised locally and nationally as a centre of excellence. We work closely with the full multi-disciplinary team and are proud of the service we provide and our outcomes. We get regular positive feedback from patients who comment on the friendly atmosphere we promote for patients and staff. There are learning opportunities and further training in day surgery.

The service is changing and growing across the NHS; in Torbay we push boundaries with close links to The British Association of Day Surgery and we are always looking for ways to improve our current pathways and take on new challenges.

Job responsibilities (duplicate emphasis retained):

• Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure that the arrival and departure of patients in the theatre suite is in accordance with policy. Advise the Theatre Coordinator of proposed changes in the operating list to ensure patient safety and an efficient safe service is maintained
• Develop effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, relatives and other nursing staff to ensure they receive clear and accurate information
• Highly developed physical/clinical skills where accuracy is important
• Moving and manual handling of patients and equipment
• Organisational and leadership skills

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Essential

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) / Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Experience

• IT Skills
• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Able to work as a member of a team, organisational and leadership skills, research and development awareness
• Experience in Theatres

Knowledge

• In DSU specialties

Desirable

• Post registration theatre experience and/or qualification
• Evidence of continuous education and professional development
• Mentorship qualification

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details:
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Torbay Hospital, Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AA

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