The Christie NHS FT
Theatre Practitioner (ODP)
The closing date is 20 November 2026
Job summary
Join a world-leader in cancer treatment and research.
Work with a successful operating team, and an award-winning organisation which invests in its staff. Awarded outstanding by CQC.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated, forward thinking, ODP/ Registered Nurse to work in our Surgical Theatres and Brachytherapy departments. Our Oncology theatre suite specialises in Colorectal, Plastic, Urology and Gynaecology. Including robotic surgery using Da Vinci Xi Robots. Support services provided to Proton Beam Therapy and Interventional Radiology.

Successful candidates must have experience as a theatre practitioner in at least one area, of anaesthetics and recovery (including level 2 patients) or and hold a valid NMC or HCPC registration. Supervisor/accessor experience is preferrable.

At The Christie Theatres we see staff health and wellbeing as our underpinning drive in delivering excellent patient care. In return we are seeking professional, flexible, motivated, and committed team members, capable of delivering high quality, patient focused care. For rates of pay information, please contact the below contact prior to application.

Main duties of the job

• To participate as a member of the Anaesthetic/Recovery/Scrub Theatre team with extensive knowledge in the care of the peri-operative patient.
• To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence-based practice.
• To competently care for the peri-operative patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
• Liase and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
• Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure proficiency with all medical equipment before use in accordance with the trust medical device policy.
• Demonstrate professional accountability.
• Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
• Assist in the maintenance of good order and cleanliness of the clinical area, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 413-112940-CSSS-DA

Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Education, Leadership and Clinical Practice
To participate as a member of the Theatre team with extensive knowledge in the care of the peri-operative patient. To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence-based practice. To competently care for the peri-operative patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care. Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working. Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary team. Ensure proficiency with all medical equipment before use in accordance with the trust medical device policy. Liaise with the peri-operative teams to initiate and participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice and surgical products in the interest of promoting quality care. Work with senior colleagues to formulate practice development strategies based on audit findings. Encourage and participate in initiatives to enhance quality care. The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management. To promote and maintain an environment conducive to professional development. Take responsibility for your own professional development. Participate in the theoretical and practical professional instruction of all learners, trained and untrained, including medical students and other allied medical professions. To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures. Demonstrate professional accountability.
Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department. Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs. Offer help and advice to the patients relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner. Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies. Assist in the maintenance of good order and cleanliness of the clinical area, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. Have access to and maintain computerised patient records in accordance with Trust policy. After training be able to use the scan track system and track/trace all medical devices used in theatre. Demonstrate the mandatory competencies of the Trust, attending all mandatory updates. Under direction of a senior colleague work in role of Theatre co-ordinator. To be part of the on call team as per the departments rota to provide an emergency cover out of hours, weekend and bank holidays and as and when the department requires.
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain own professional status and ensure that the NMC or HCPC requirements for registration are met and adhered to. Ensure all relevant nursing policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to. Maintain a safe environment for yourself and others, taking reasonable care to avoid injury. Co-operate with the Trust to meet statutory requirements. Provide statements regarding untoward incidents, as requested by the Senior Nurse. Ensure all staff attend Trust mandatory training annually. Maintain registration and nursing and ODP competencies and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and related documents.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse or Operating department Practitioner.
• Diploma level education in relevant practice.
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development.

Desirable

• Nurses only - Anaesthetic or Recovery Short Course accredited by university.
• Degree Level Education.
• Mentorship or Practice Supervisor and Assessment Course.
• Previous experience within operating theatres.

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience within operating theatres or healthcare.

Desirable

• Previous experience within operating theatres

Skills
Essential

• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately
• Excellent communication skills - both verbally and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations.
• Able to work equally well as part of a wider team as well as individually.
• Ability to implement new ideas and concepts.
• Team player and motivated to deliver high standards of patient care.
• Decision making within limitation of role, and demonstrates an awareness of own limits.

Digital Skills
Desirable

• Ability to supervise and support junior staff members.
• Evidence of teaching/assessing skills.

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development within existing role.
• Evidence of knowledge of theatre practice.

Values
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
• Treats everybody equally regardless of diversity, culture or religion.

Desirable

• Promote and actively seeks new ideas

Other
Essential

• Innovative and a forward thinker.
• Enthusiasm with ability to motivate others.
• Promotes a positive attitude even in times of uncertainly.
• Communicates in a polite and respectful manner putting the needs of the patients first at all times.
• Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change.
• Respond to the changing needs of the patient/service in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Commitment to participation within the on call rota.

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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: The Christie NHS FT
Address: Theatres - E00329, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Anaesthetic and Recovery Lead, Jack Fraser, Jack.fraser4@nhs.net, 01614463877

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