Bank Registered Theatre Practitioner | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£20.91 - £33.46 Rates may vary between Hospital Operating Units.
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS1 3LH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Nov 2026

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Summary

Join the Temporary Staffing Bank at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Take control of your career. Work when it suits you. Deliver outstanding perioperative care.

Are you an experiencedTheatre Practitioner or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)looking for flexibility without compromising on professional development, benefits, or clinical experience?

Join theBristol NHS Foundation Trust Staff Bankand become part of a dedicated workforce supporting high-quality perioperative care across some of the South West's largest and most innovative NHS theatre departments.

Why Join Our Staff Bank?

✅Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

✅Expand Your Perioperative Experience

✅Work Across Multiple Surgical Specialties

✅Outstanding Theatre Environments

✅Excellent Staff Benefits

✅Paid Mandatory Training and Full Induction Support

✅Opportunities Across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery

We welcome applications from experienced Theatre Practitioners and ODPs who can demonstrate recent perioperative experience within the UK healthcare system.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Bank Theatre Practitioner / ODP, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering safe, high-quality care throughout the perioperative pathway.

• Working within Anaesthetics, Scrub and/or Recovery according to your competencies.

• Supporting multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.

• Participating in theatre safety procedures, including surgical safety checklists and equipment checks.

• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.

• Promoting patient safety and safeguarding at all times.

• Supporting effective patient flow and timely transfers or discharges.

• Supervising and supporting junior colleagues and students where appropriate.

Acting professionally in accordance with NMC or HCPC standards of practice.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, giving staff the opportunity to enjoy city living, beautiful countryside and coastal locations, all within easy reach.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain employees who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating inclusive services and workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Sunday 1 Nov 2026

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