Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the leadership team in Anaesthetics and Recovery at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne as a Band 6 Senior ODP/Sister/Charge Nurse.
Reporting to the Band 7 in Charge, this post will be responsible for day-to-day supervision of the Perioperative ODP/Nursing team along with taking a lead on Quality improvement projects.The post holder will be required to provide effective communication across a wider multi-disciplinary team.
A contribution to achieving key performance indicators within the Theatres will be expected, along with supporting team health and wellbeing.
The successful candidate will have a strong engagement approach and be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team is a busy environment.
- The experience and knowledge of supervision with substantial experience of working in a perioperative environment.
- The ability to develop advanced knowledge of perioperative standards.
- Skills required to supervise and support the team.
- An understanding of Trust quality standards, supporting compliance with Trust policies and best practice recommendations to ensure safe and effective patient care is maintained.
- Interview Date Tuesday 19 August 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- Support the unit manager to coordinate the department
- Act in a leadership role, supporting members of the team
- Maintain excellent standards of clinical care by acting a s a role model to others
- Work in an MDT to provide person centred care
- Support with theatre efficiency and productivity provide timely service to patients
- Be an appraiser for the team, encouraging individual and team development
- Take on Human Resources activities such as return to work and HR meetings
- Effective roster creating
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
- Freeman Hospital
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
- Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle HospitalsandNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP is absent.
- In areas within the organisation Nurses / ODPs may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care.
- Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
- Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Will be required to participate in the nightshift rota and also will cover evenings and weekends.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP is absent.
- In areas within the organisation Nurses / ODPs may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care.
- Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
- Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Will be required to participate in the nightshift rota and also will cover evenings and weekends.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development
- Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role
- Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
SKILLS
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation/ IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous post registration experience
- Specialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience
- Relevant and recent clinical experience
Desirable
- Audit / research experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner
- Current NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- Relevant specialist qualification
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development
- Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role
- Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
SKILLS
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation/ IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous post registration experience
- Specialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience
- Relevant and recent clinical experience
Desirable
- Audit / research experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner
- Current NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- Relevant specialist qualification
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.
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.
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).
