Job summary
Cardiothoracic Theatres are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Anaesthetic team as a band 5 practitioner. We are seeking an experienced anaesthetic practitioner who is looking for a new challenge to become part of a highly driven and valued professional team.

Previous cardiothoracic theatre experience and knowledge is not necessary as we offer a comprehensive training package with mentorship tailored to your needs. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality patient care and are committed to providing continual personal and professional development.

The Cardiothoracic Theatre Suit comprises of three operating theatres which specialises in both Cardiac and Thoracic surgery. We perform cutting edge heart and lung cancer surgery including Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Video Assisted and Robotic Lobectomies.

The Cardiothoracic unit at The James Cook University Hospital is a specialised regional service serving a population of 1.5 million stretching from Whitehaven in Cumbria to North Yorkshire, Teesside and Durham. We are a centre for lung cancer and the focus of the Cancer Care Alliance of Teesside, South Durham and Yorkshire.

Main duties of the job
The role is for an anaesthetic practitioner, caring for patients undergoing planned Cardiothoracic surgery. We also provide an emergency service for patients requiring life saving interventions. Cardiothoracic Theatres operate Monday to Friday only. An On Call commitment is required to provide a 24 hour service. This commitment attracts an extra payment.

About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 328-CSU5-8394088
Closing date: 17 November 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training

• Registered General Nurse or ODP Qualification
• Current NMC / HCPC registration
• Diploma or BSc Nursing or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Skills

• To provide clinical expertise within critical care providing person-centred care.
• Facilitate the development of junior staff providing preceptorship, support, and assistance in their own professional and academic development.
• Effective verbal & non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• To assist other staff members in their time management and ability to prioritise care.
• Maintain a high standard of clear and concise documentation and record keeping within the clinical environment.
• To act as an autonomous practitioner within professional and clinical guidelines.
• Ensure staff adhere to national, Trust and local policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure staff adhere to relevant NMC guidelines and Code of Professional Conduct.

Experience

• Experience working within an operating theatre setting
• Commitment to evidence based practice
• An awareness of Government Documents / policies in relation to changes within the NHS.
• Ability to work within the boundaries of the Professional Codes of Conduct.

Employer details
Employer name: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom
Contact: Maureen Theakston (Manager), maureen.theakston@nhs.net, 01642854624

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information apply through our website.

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