Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) is looking for an experienced, confident, Theatre Practitioner ODP with at least 2 years' experience in a fast-paced theatre environment within an acute hospital setting.

Join our dynamic theatre team offering a 24/7 elective and emergency service across a wide range of specialties, including ENT, Maxillofacial, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Plastic Surgery, and Breast Surgery. Many of our ODPs are dual-skilled, giving you the chance to work both anaesthetically and surgically.

If you are experienced, confident, and ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you.

In your supporting statement, please explain which of our values resonates most with you and why. Applications that do not address this may not be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote and maintain high standards of care for patients requiring all aspects of perioperative care, following appropriate training across a variety of surgical specialities.

The role of the Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) is to provide holistic, high-quality, patient-focused care, ensuring a comprehensive, efficient and safe service for patients at Kettering General Hospital.

The post holder will act with professionalism, responsibility, accountability and integrity at all times, and will report any adverse events, incidents or concerns regarding practice to the appropriate person in charge.

The post holder will be expected to use resources effectively and contribute proactively to service development, change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

At all times, the post holder will practice in accordance with the NMC Code/HCPC standards, as well as Trust policies and local standards of care.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

21 October 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

Reference number

264-8305247-SUR

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC ODP diploma/Degree level
• Mentorship/Teaching Qualification

Desirable

• Management/Leadership Qualification

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Previous recent experience of working within the surgical/theatre environment
• Identification and assessment of patient needs
• Recent knowledge of current NHS issues

Skills

Essential

• Organisational skills e.g. prioritising / delegating
• Effective Communication
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records/confidentiality
• Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Demonstrate resilience
• Can do attitude, demonstrating a drive for results.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC ODP diploma/Degree level Mentorship/Teaching Qualification Desirable Management/Leadership Qualification Knowledge / Experience Essential Previous recent experience of working within the surgical/theatre environment Identification and assessment of patient needs Recent knowledge of current NHS issues Skills Essential Organisational skills e.g. prioritising / delegating Effective Communication Ability to maintain accurate patient records/confidentiality Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands Ability to work flexibly Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time Demonstrate resilience Can do attitude, demonstrating a drive for results.

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).

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. 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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)