Theatre Practitioner - Peterborough

Role summary

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The Theatre Practitioner will support safe, effective care for patients before, during and after surgery at a Peterborough hospital. Duties may include working as a scrub, circulating or anaesthetic practitioner; preparing theatres and equipment; assisting surgeons and anaesthetists; maintaining infection prevention standards; completing accurate records; and supporting patient safety checks. Applicants should hold, or be working towards, a relevant nursing or operating department practitioner qualification and professional registration with the NMC or HCPC, where applicable. The successful candidate should have theatre experience or transferable clinical skills, sound knowledge of perioperative practice, excellent communication, teamwork, organisation and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. Flexibility to work shifts, nights, weekends and on-call duties is expected.

About the employer

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community healthcare services across Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas. Its main hospitals include Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon, alongside community services delivered throughout the region. The Trust offers emergency, surgical, medical, maternity, children’s, cancer and specialist services to a large and diverse population. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it combines public healthcare responsibilities with a focus on local accountability, clinical quality and continuous improvement. Staff work in multidisciplinary teams and are supported through training, professional development and NHS employment benefits, including pension arrangements and annual leave. Theatre practitioners joining the Trust can expect a fast-paced clinical environment, opportunities to develop perioperative expertise and involvement in delivering safe, compassionate care to patients undergoing planned and emergency procedures.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers substantial opportunities in healthcare, engineering, technology, education, finance and skilled trades, with the NHS being one of the largest employers. British culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, personal privacy, fairness and polite communication. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to quieter towns and countryside; Peterborough has good rail links, relatively moderate housing costs and access to London and Cambridge. Employees usually receive paid annual leave, workplace pensions and public healthcare access. Overseas healthcare professionals normally need the appropriate NMC or HCPC registration, proof of English proficiency and, where required, a UK Skilled Worker visa. NHS employers may offer sponsorship for eligible vacancies, but applicants must check the advert and current Home Office rules. Before relocating, budget for deposits, transport, visa fees and initial living costs, and arrange accommodation and professional registration early.