Staff Nurses/Theatre Practitioner/Operating department practitioner

Job summary Closing Date: 09.10.26 (this may change dependent on response). Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 10.10.26 Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 27.10.26 Would you like to join a team that has a reputation for delivering high quality healthcare, where every day is challenging, but rewarding? Then come and see what Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust Theatre Teams have to offer. We are looking to recruit full time/ part time Band 5 positions across our theatre departments. We have vacancies for Scrub, Anaesthetics and Recovery practitioners. A structured induction package is available to all new starters - preceptorship tailored to professional requirements is offered to all newly qualified nurses and ODPs. We will support you to become the very best that you can be. This is a fantastic opportunity for theatre practitioners to enhance, expand and develop their existing skills and knowledge in a diverse range of surgical specialties including Head and Neck surgery, Opthalmology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Vascular, Breast, Urology, Gynaecology and General Surgery across 20 operating theatres. We offer a strong supportive network for preceptorship, mentorship, and professional development, helping develop the leaders of the future by ensuring you obtain the best career with us. This is a chance for you to develop your skills as part of a highly talented team where you're guaranteed opportunities to learn and develop. Main duties of the job Successful candidates will need to demonstrate that they are motivated, able to work on their own initiative, are a team player with the ability to prioritise workload to provide a safe and effective service for our patients. We are looking for people who share our values. If you believe that you are that person, then please, don't delay, we would love to hear from you. In BTHFT Theatres we offer: A structured induction package is available to all new starters Preceptorship tailored to professional requirements is offered to all newly qualified nurses and ODPs. Supernumerary period, only completed when competencies signed off Induction Mentoring Dedicated time to support new staff Flexible with start date to accommodate time off between end of studying and starting work Counselling support Training available We will support you to become the very best that you can be. We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare. About us At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients. We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership's ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. Details Date posted 24 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 389-26-8292604 Job locations BTHFT Bradford Royal Infirmary BRADFORD BD9 6RJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and