Orthopaedic Scrub Theatre Practitioner/ODP

1 week ago


Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Registered Theatre Practitioner - Band - Permanent. Shift work

Qualifying Student Operating Department Practitioners

Our Trust has excellent opportunities for newly qualified Band 5 Theatre Practitioners to develop, enhance, consolidate and excel in their Theatre skills

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving excellence in all we do. We are passionate about providing the highest quality care and aim to be the hospital our local communities choose first, every time


As a Registered Theatre Practitioner (RTP), you will provide high quality skilled theatre assistance, throughout a range of specialities, and also demonstrate good communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary perioperative team.

Ensure all accurate record keeping in accordance with the NMC/ HCPC code at all times

Development opportunities

The department actively encourages training and development opportunities, therefore, the successful applicant will need to be committed to the educational needs of the department and be expected to promote the high standards of patient care provided by the West Suffolk Hospital

The West Suffolk Hospital has a rich history in Theatre Practitioner development into management , education and advanced practice, which have included:

Advanced Scrub Practitioners

Surgical Care Practitioners (training approved by the Royal College of Surgeons)

Anaesthesia Associates ( training approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists )

Clinical Equipment Technologist (ITU & Theatres)
BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By our community


We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk.

We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.


The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward).

It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.


Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

STAFF CAR PARKING


Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.


For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital.

Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.


This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.

1st Level Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register
~ ODA CG 752 / ODP NVQ Level 3 / DipHE ODP
~ Experience of staff supervision and training

Decision making & planning
Evidence of professional development in last 12 months

Personal qualities
Flexible approach to working hours/duties
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
West Suffolk Hospital
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