Registered Nurse Theatres


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£16.40 to £26.24 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Devon, PL6 8DH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	10 Nov 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the southwest peninsula. The Trust works within a network of other hospitals to offer a range of specialist services such as kidney transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics. As a regional specialist Teaching Hospital, the Trust also provides comprehensive training and education for a wide range of healthcare professionals. Located in Plymouth, enjoy an amazing quality of life, with the fantastic location by the sea and the dramatic expanse of Dartmoor National Park as a backdrop. The sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound and adjacent rivers also offer the perfect location for a huge range of water-based activities from sailing, paddle boarding, wakeboarding and more. Why might this job interest you? Being a Theatre nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What you can add To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team To participate in the assessment of patient care needs implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care. Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the Pre-Operative Environment The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What you'll need A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Theatre hospital environment within the last 3 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

Apply for this job