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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Anaesthetic Nurse/ODP Band 6

The closing date is 15 July 2025

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Job summary

Calling all Band 6 Anaesthetic Nurses & ODPs!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our perioperative team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe and effective care of patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will be working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

We have vacancies in our St Helier site Hospital. We promote a work life balance, offering flexible working patterns and shifts to suit you.

Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated as Good by the CQC and we'd welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this.

ODP at St Helier were awarded AHP Team of the year 2024!

What we can offer:

  • Flexible start date to suit your needs
  • Learning and development support from day one with clear career and skills pathways and comprehensive clinical and leadership training opportunities

What We're Looking For:

  • Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC registration mandatory).

  • Experience working in a busy UK surgical or perioperative environment, preferably at Band 5 level or equivalent.

  • Strong clinical skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, and when required to, lead the team.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Commitment to professional development and quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

  1. Provide skilled assistance to clinicians and other members of the theatre
  2. To deliver support and care to the required standards as directed within the specific clinical
  3. Provide a service to all areas of the Trust where specifically related equipment or techniques are used.
  4. Respond positively to unplanned activities outside of normal
  5. Plan work in advance to ensure deadlines are met.
  6. Act as a senior practitioner supporting and mentoring junior ODPs and other theatre staff.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year inclusive of HCAS per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7282329-RB-SK

Job locations

Epsom & St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshatlon

SM5 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Operating Department Practitioner to join our perioperative team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe and effective care of patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will be involved in anaesthetic and perioperative care, working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, maintain, and manage the operating theatre environment to ensure patient safety and compliance with infection control standards.

Assist with anaesthetic procedures and monitor patients throughout surgery.

Provide expert care in the recovery phase post-surgery, assessing and responding to patient needs.

Act as a senior practitioner supporting and mentoring junior ODPs and other theatre staff.

Contribute to continuous service improvement and participate in audits and training initiatives.

What Were Looking For:

Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC registration mandatory).

Experience working in a busy surgical or perioperative environment, preferably at Band 5 level or equivalent.

Strong clinical skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to professional development and quality patient care.

Why Work With Us?

Opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive team at a well-respected NHS hospital.

Access to ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.

Competitive salary and NHS benefits including pension scheme, annual leave, and more.

Supportive management focused on work-life balance and wellbeing.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Operating Department Practitioner to join our perioperative team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe and effective care of patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will be involved in anaesthetic and perioperative care, working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, maintain, and manage the operating theatre environment to ensure patient safety and compliance with infection control standards.

Assist with anaesthetic procedures and monitor patients throughout surgery.

Provide expert care in the recovery phase post-surgery, assessing and responding to patient needs.

Act as a senior practitioner supporting and mentoring junior ODPs and other theatre staff.

Contribute to continuous service improvement and participate in audits and training initiatives.

What Were Looking For:

Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC registration mandatory).

Experience working in a busy surgical or perioperative environment, preferably at Band 5 level or equivalent.

Strong clinical skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to professional development and quality patient care.

Why Work With Us?

Opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive team at a well-respected NHS hospital.

Access to ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.

Competitive salary and NHS benefits including pension scheme, annual leave, and more.

Supportive management focused on work-life balance and wellbeing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN Level 1 / RODP
  • Anesthetic Qualification
  • Basic Life Support Course

Desirable

  • Immediate Life Support Course

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • 2 years experience in anaesthetics
  • Willingness to undertake post registration work in specialty
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit and Research

Communication

Essential

  • Competent communication skills in English
  • Ability to effectively deliver sensitive / complex information to a variety of listeners

Planning and Organizing

Essential

  • Ability to co-ordinate planned and unplanned activities to achieve short term goals.
  • Ability to manage own time for maximum efficiency in meeting unit goals

Leadership

Essential

  • Ability to lead a team
  • Ability to co-ordinate patient care for a small number of individuals, including a variety of services
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN Level 1 / RODP
  • Anesthetic Qualification
  • Basic Life Support Course

Desirable

  • Immediate Life Support Course

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • 2 years experience in anaesthetics
  • Willingness to undertake post registration work in specialty
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit and Research

Communication

Essential

  • Competent communication skills in English
  • Ability to effectively deliver sensitive / complex information to a variety of listeners

Planning and Organizing

Essential

  • Ability to co-ordinate planned and unplanned activities to achieve short term goals.
  • Ability to manage own time for maximum efficiency in meeting unit goals

Leadership

Essential

  • Ability to lead a team
  • Ability to co-ordinate patient care for a small number of individuals, including a variety of services

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom & St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshatlon

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom & St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshatlon

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

lead ODP

Ian Gifford

ian.gifford@nhs.net

02082962901

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year inclusive of HCAS per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7282329-RB-SK

Job locations

Epsom & St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshatlon

SM5 1AA


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