Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre RGN/ODP

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your clinical career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position ofOperating Department Practitioner (ODP)orRegistered General Nurse (RGN)within theTheatre Department at Newark Hospital.

We are looking forenthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join our well-established team of practitioners. You'll be working across ourthree day case theatres,minor operations suite, andprocedure roomsupporting a wide range of specialities including:

  • Breast
  • Urology
  • ENT
  • Ophthalmology
  • General Surgery
  • Elective Orthopaedics
  • Gynaecology
  • Dermatology
  • Pain Management

There is also anon-call commitmentinvolving intra/inter-hospital transfers, and occasional work at ourKing's Mill Hospital site.

We are passionate about your professional growth. You'll work closely with ourClinical EducatorandSpeciality Leadsto ensure your training aligns withNMC/HCPC standards. Ourcompetency packsandskills matrix are regularly updated to support your development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your contribution is truly valued. If you're looking for a rewarding role with real impact, we're excited to receive your application.

Main duties of the job

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9th April, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

214-SRG-7304924

Job locations

Newark Hospital

Boundary Road

Newark

NG24 4DE


Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of good communication skills with clear written and oral skills.
  • Evidence of effective organisation abilities and supervisory skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1 st level NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC registered ODP at either degree or diploma level
  • Clear evidence of Continued professional development.

Desirable

  • Anaesthetic module for registered RGN's
  • ILS / ALS
  • IV Competent

Further Training

Essential

  • Diploma or degree in operating department practice
  • Degree level Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Evidence of personal and professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the peri-operative environment

Desirable

  • Mentorship or an equivalent qualification
  • Dual role - Anaesthetics and scrub
  • Orthopaedic Scrub experience

Contractual

Essential

  • Ability to work across sites when necessary
  • Ability to contribute to the on-call rota and work unsociable hours
  • Adhere to the NMC code or the HCPC conduct, performance, and ethics standard
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of good communication skills with clear written and oral skills.
  • Evidence of effective organisation abilities and supervisory skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1 st level NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC registered ODP at either degree or diploma level
  • Clear evidence of Continued professional development.

Desirable

  • Anaesthetic module for registered RGN's
  • ILS / ALS
  • IV Competent

Further Training

Essential

  • Diploma or degree in operating department practice
  • Degree level Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Evidence of personal and professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the peri-operative environment

Desirable

  • Mentorship or an equivalent qualification
  • Dual role - Anaesthetics and scrub
  • Orthopaedic Scrub experience

Contractual

Essential

  • Ability to work across sites when necessary
  • Ability to contribute to the on-call rota and work unsociable hours
  • Adhere to the NMC code or the HCPC conduct, performance, and ethics standard

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newark Hospital

Boundary Road

Newark

NG24 4DE


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newark Hospital

Boundary Road

Newark

NG24 4DE


Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Department Leader

Amy Sprigg

amy.sprigg@nhs.net

01636685835

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

214-SRG-7304924

Job locations

Newark Hospital

Boundary Road

Newark

NG24 4DE


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