Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse - ENT Theatres

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Ear, Nose and Throat theatres, to recruit a Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our friendly theatre team. You will be a highly motivated, innovative, and progressive individual committed to the development of yourself, the team, and improving our newly developing service.

You will be joining a pro-active, dynamic team of nurses and ODP's who offer the best standards of perioperative care. We pride ourselves on team work, learning and being forward thinking.

You MUST possess an anaesthetic qualification, and be registered with HCPC or have undertaken a University accredited anaesthetic course, if you are a registered nurse. You should also have scrub experience or a willingness to learn the scrub practitioner role.

As the service uses Radiation and laser, you may be required to undertake additional duties to ensure all Health and Safety Policies are adhered to.

Please note, that due to ongoing service developments the post holder may be required cross site at our other Theatre Complex with the agreement of the Speciality Team Leader.

Main duties of the job

Expectations are to deliver a high standard of care with patient safety and quality as a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working, work to high standards, be able to communicate effectively and work with the multi disciplinary team.

ENT theatre experience is preferable but not essential.

All persons appointed to the post are required to hold registration with their appropriate professional regulatory body and to comply with their professional code of conduct. Evidence of on-going registration will be required. You are required to have a recognised anaesthetic qualification.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7374512

Job locations

Cross Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

To deliver high quality holistic care to patients

To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team

To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the team and Clinical Support Division

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

To deliver high quality holistic care to patients

To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team

To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the team and Clinical Support Division

Person Specification

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Experience

Essential

  • Supervision of non-registered staff and students
  • HCPC/NMC Registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to mentor

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Recognition of own level of competence
Person Specification

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Experience

Essential

  • Supervision of non-registered staff and students
  • HCPC/NMC Registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to mentor

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Recognition of own level of competence

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Tom Nathanson

Tom.nathanson@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7374512

Job locations

Cross Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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