Job summary An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a band 5 registered nurse / ODP to join our busy Main Theatre Department at Hull Royal Infirmary on a fixed term contract of 12 months. As a key member of our multidisciplinary surgical team, you will provide safe, effective and patient-centred care and roles are available across all perioperative phases. In this pivotal role, you will provide critical support across a broad range of emergency and complex surgical procedures, including Orthopaedic Trauma, Neurosurgery, General, Vascular, Max Fax, ENT, Obstetrics, Gynae and Plastics. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic to learn, dedicated, motivated, and possess high standards of care. A flexible attitude to work is required together with an excellent level of communication! Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website. Main duties of the job A vacancy has arisen in the Main Theatres at Hull Royal Infirmary Hospital. We would like to invite applications from practitioners who wish to work in this busy, exciting area. Theatre experience is desirable but not essential as a comprehensive training package is available with a period of supernumerary status. We require highly motivated, flexible, hardworking individuals, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to adapt well to change, participate in theatre audit and work effectively as part of a well-established team is essential. The service currently covers 24/7. About us The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community. Details Date posted 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 356-25-7198121 Job locations Castle Hill Hospital Castle Road Cottingham HU16 5JQ Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice Ability to work effectively within perioperative team. Can demonstrate they are a team player and can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training as necessary. Flexibility towards work and working hours relating to service demands. Desirable Dual role - scrub & anaesthetics Numeric skills and computer skills Essential and Desirable Essential Be a punctual, enthusiastic, positive change agent Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice Desirable Prior theatre experience Demonstrate awareness of current issues in healthcare Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice Ability to work effectively within perioperative team. Can demonstrate they are a team player and can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training as necessary. Flexibility towards work and working hours relating to service demands. Desirable Dual role - scrub & anaesthetics Numeric skills and computer skills Essential and Desirable Essential Be a punctual, enthusiastic, positive change agent Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice Desirable Prior theatre experience Demonstrate awareness of current issues in healthcare 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). Additional information 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 Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Castle Hill Hospital Castle Road Cottingham HU16 5JQ Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Castle Hill Hospital Castle Road Cottingham HU16 5JQ Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, HU16 5JQ Cottingham, United Kingdom