Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Theatre Practitioner(Nurse or Operating Practitioner)
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Band 6 Theatre Practitioner (Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner)
Theatres – Scrub – Orthopaedics
2 x 37.5 hour posts and General Surgery Part time 28 hours per week
Band 6 £39,959 – £48,117 per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours
37.5 per week all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
About Us
Milton Keynes University Hospital is recruiting enthusiastic Band 6 Theatre Practitioners with current NMC or HCPC registration to join its expanding theatre service. The successful candidates will deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care within a multidisciplinary team and take on a leadership role in supporting colleagues, promoting best practice, and contributing to service development.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care within a multidisciplinary team
- Take on a leadership role in supporting colleagues
- Promote best practice
- Contribute to service development
Requirements
- Significant experience in orthopaedic and/or general surgery theatres
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Leadership experience or potential
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
About Our Hospital
MKUH continues to invest in innovation, having completed its 1,000th robotic surgery in August 2025. Robotic-assisted procedures are now routinely carried out across colorectal, urology, gynaecology, and general surgery specialties.
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The theatres at MKGH are split into two suites with a total of 12 operating theatres, and a procedure room suite which undertakes both elective and emergency work. The role of the Band 6 is to assist in theatres in the delivery of safe and effective care to the patient.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
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Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
Contact
For Further Information Or An Informal Visit, Contact
- Jeff Mejares, Senior Team Leader Orthopaedics – 01908 995585
- Alicia Tabada, Senior Team Leader General Surgery – 01908 995561
Interviews: Week commencing 20 July 2026.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Emma Sarnecki
- Job title: Elective Pathway Matron
- Email address: Emma.Sarnecki@mkuh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01908 995559
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