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Salary for this role£32,073 – £39,043 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
Here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we care for our staff as much as we care for our patients, and we would encourage you to come and join our friendly and supportive Theatre team.
Being a small district general hospital there is a real community feel, and all staff participate in a variety of out of work interests, from spinning Classes at the new on-site Wellbeing hub to five a side football at nearby Queens Park.
Our department of 12 Operating Theatres provides a structured induction programme offering supernumerary time to help you settle into your role and is tailored to meet individual needs and requirements. All this is fully facilitated by our own Clinical Educators and supported by our experienced and knowledgeable staff.
Main duties of the job
As part of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department the post holder will play a vital role in the day-to-day operation and smooth running of the department. They will accomplish this by providing skilled assistance to clinicians' during the administration and maintenance of anaesthesia duties within a wide range of surgical specialities.
They will ensure that the highest possible standards of individualised patient care are always maintained. The post holder will also have delegated responsibility for the organisational and operational management of theatres in the absence of senior staff.
Must have anaesthetic qualification and experience.
About us
We believe that everyone should have the right work-life balance and that work should fit in with the rest of your life and not rule your life! We positively encourage flexible working arrangements and will try to accommodate all staff requests whilst still meeting the needs of the service. We believe that a happy workforce is a productive and caring workforce.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital offers the following staff benefits
Employer and employee contributory pension scheme.
27 days annual leave per annum (pro rata) and rises with service plus bank holidays.
Access to the cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working opportunities.
Accessible local transport.
Onsite parking facilities.
Not only this but we also offer a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits, which can be viewed athttps://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/work-us/information-candidates/employee-benefits
Details
Date posted
26 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,
Part-time
Reference number
166-SS-8344157
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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What to do next
If you have any further questions or if youd like to come and meet us and have a chat, please contact Donna Botham and Steve Jones Theatre Leads on 01246 516262 or email donna.botham@nhs.netsjones60@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Possess RGN 1st level OR HE Diploma Operating Department Practice (or equivalent)
Current NMC/HCPC Registration. Students awaiting final results or registration are also eligible to apply
Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
Desirable
Relevant teaching qualification/ mentorship module & experience of supporting students in practice
Relevant post qualification theatre/PACU experience
Experience
Essential
An understanding of patient care within the operating theatre & the provision of individualised care
Works within current code of practice laid down by the NMC/HCPC, possess RGN 1st level OR HE Diploma Operating Department Practice (or equivalent)
Desirable
Broad range of theatre/PACU experience
Broad health care experience or working within hospital areas other than the Operating Department
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Experience of supervising other staff & delegating duties & ensuring staff development
Experience of utilising operating department IT management systems (eg ORMIS)
Experience of documentation & record keeping
Knowledge & experience of handling hazardous substances and procedures for this
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Good organisational and time management skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills & ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Broad understanding of current health care issues
Knowledge of equality & diversity, clinical governance, infection control & clinical supervision and how these relate to the role
Able to effectively manage resources (both human & material)
Desirable
Experience of emergency and elective work
Post registration experience in theatres/PACU
Understanding of moving & handling procedures & guidelines in relation to the role
Personal Attributes
Essential
Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Professional image
Desirable
Able to move & handle materials, equipment & patients while following current guidelines and procedures to do so
Ability to manage own workload and prioritise takes
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.
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.
