Theatre Practitioner | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 Per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bury, BL9 7TD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Join the Heart of Healthcare at Fairfield General Theatres

Are you ready to step into an exhilarating role that makes a real difference? We have an incredible opportunity for passionate Band 5 Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to join our dynamic and dedicated team in the vibrant world of anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in the theatre department, we’re here to help you thrive! With our comprehensive preceptorship program, you'll receive all the guidance and support you need to excel in your role.

What We Offer:

• • A structured induction package tailored to help experienced newcomers integrate seamlessly into our team

• Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities in a nurturing environment

• A chance to be part of a supportive and enthusiastic community that values your contribution

If you're ready to embrace a rewarding challenge and be part of a team that celebrates your success, look no further! Step into a role where your skills can truly shine and make every day count.

Apply now and embark on an exciting adventure at Fairfield General Theatres! Your future in healthcare starts here.

Elevate Your Career with Specialist Care at Fairfield General Theatres

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of healthcare? Join us at Fairfield General, where you’ll provide exceptional care for patients throughout their surgical journey—pre, intra, and post-operatively!

Your Role:

Deliver specialist care in our state-of-the-art operating theatres, spanning Orthopaedics, ENT, Gynaecology, and General Surgery.

Foster continuous professional growth while supervising and mentoring junior and unregistered staff, including students and trainees.

Why Choose Us?

Be part of an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a committed and supportive team.

Engage with diverse surgical specialities that will expand your skills and enhance your experience.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This vacancy is open to those who have a current HCPC PIN to practice as an Registered ODP in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full HCPC PIN within the next 3 months.

This advert closes on Sunday 9 Aug 2026

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