NHS Professionals Limited
Registered Nurse Theatres
The closing date is 25 November 2026
Job summary
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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £16.40 to £26.24 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: M0042-26-0347
Job locations: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Crownhill, Devon, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: NHS Professionals Limited
Address: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Crownhill, Devon, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Consultant Katy Curran, clinical.recruitment.team@NHSProfessionals.nhs.uk

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