University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Theatre Practitioner
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An Opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and reliable Band 5 Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our friendly, experienced, and forward-thinking Hand Day Case Unit.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly specialized team providing high-quality care to patients undergoing a wide range of hand surgery procedures. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, adaptable, and committed to delivering outstanding patient care within a busy and rewarding environment.
Our Hand Day Case Unit consists of an 8-bedded day case ward supporting three dedicated theatres and a recovery area, providing care for patients undergoing all aspects of hand surgery, including:
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Hand Surgery
- Microvascular Surgery
- Plastic and Reconstructive Hand Surgery
The successful candidate will primarily provide high-quality care in the second-stage recovery area following surgery. There will also be opportunities to develop skills and experience in the perioperative environment, including participation in first-stage recovery as required.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience of working in a day case setting is preferable but not essential.
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- Full support and training package provided for qualified staff.
Responsibilities
- Working as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Theatre team.
- Work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
- Ensure high standards of care in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
- Provide wound care as necessary.
- To assess, plan, and implement recovery care in a safe caring environment in which to meet the patient’s needs.
- Maintaining patients' dignity throughout their care.
- Provide individualized care, acting as the patient’s advocate in all matters relating to care given in a multidisciplinary environment within agreed policies and procedures.
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Application Process
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying for a Secondment.
If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Important Dates
- Closing date of applications: 15 September 2026
- Interview date: 29 September 2026
About Us
As a trusted organization at the heart of our communities, we recognize the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviors are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
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What We Offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance program, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Liz Ward
- Job title: Lead Practitioner
- Email address: elizabeth.ward2@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01332 788599
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is completely optional, but it can help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
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