Senior Theatre Practitioner
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SOC 2259 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 36% sure that is the right code. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2259 (Other health professionals not elsewhere classified) · 36% match
- Likely 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) · 25% match
- Likely 2234 (Registered nurse practitioners) · 19% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2259 Other health professionals not elsewhere classified Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2233 Registered specialist nurses Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2234 Registered nurse practitioners Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton's Women and Children's Theatres at the Royal Derby Hospital are looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner with a high level of professionalism to help develop our wide ranging Theatre service.
Within our Theatres we cover all Gynae procedures including oncology, fertility and termination of pregnancy, Elective and Emergency Obstetric and Breast surgery. In our Children's Theatres we cover 10 specialities including General, Orthopaedic, ENT, Dental, Hands, OMF, Ophthalmic, MRI and Endoscopy.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute clinically and managerially across the Women's and Children's Theatre Suite consisting of 2 Gynae , 1 Elective Obstetric, 2 Emergency Obstetric , 1 Breast and 2 Paediatric theatres. The successful candidate will also either be qualified as a cell salvage operator or would be expected to undertake the training. Skills in anaesthetics is desirable but not essential, an interest in completing the anaesthetic training course would be welcomed.
Candidate should hold a recognised teaching / assessing qualification.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the MDT and should have considerable theatre experience, be able to confidently assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, communicate effectively with other members of the MDT and support junior staff. You must show enthusiastic leadership skills and the ability to act as a Line Manager.
Job description
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Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
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Person specification
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate workload management
Desirable
- Demonstrates leadership skills in a rapidly changing environment
- Can demonstrate how to escalate situations.
Experience And Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates problem solving skills
- Has developed knowledge in a specific area of practice in a clinical area
Desirable
- Recognises the importance of MDT
Qualifications
Essential
- Teaching qualification/mentorship
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a link role
About the employer
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- Royal Derby Hospital
Derby
GoodRated May 2026
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
Where this offer sits in the market
Other health professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 2259) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~78k in sample- Middle half £33,904–48,568
- Median £40,300
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