Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Perioperative Practitioner RGN / ODP

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Job summary

Head and Neck Care Group

Band 5 Staff Nurse/ ODP / Perioperative Practitioner

1 Full Time Post

Do you need a new Challenge?

An exciting Opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmology Theatre and Recovery Department; we have a vacancy for One full time Band 5 Nurse/ ODP Perioperative Practitioner. This is a Dual Role working between Theatre and Recovery.

The Department is a very busy unit undertaking all aspects of Adult Ophthalmic Surgery within the Eye Hospital and Paediatric Ophthalmic Surgery in the Main Hull Royal Infirmary Theatres. The unit consists of three theatres and a six-bay Recovery unit. We also boast an exclusive FEMTO Laser Suite which supports Cataract and Corneal Graft surgeries.

The Ophthalmic Theatres presently operates between the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, with hours worked flexibly to suit the needs of the Service and staff rotating through all areas of the Ophthalmic Theatre Suite. There is an On Call commitment for Weekends and Bank Holidays.

For further information / informal visit please contact Debra Barker Senior Theatre Sister on 01482 605339 or debra.barker10@nhs.net for more information.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated caring Registered Practitioner who is able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice to join our very busy Theatre and Recovery Suite.

You must possess excellent communication and team working qualities with a willingness to learn new skills.

Theatre and Post Anaesthetic Care Skills along with a recognised Theatre Qualification is desirable but not essential , as full training will be given.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-25-7349469

Job locations

Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital Hull University Teaching Hospital

Fountain Street Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regards to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regards to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or ODP
  • English Qualification

Desirable

  • Demonstrates commitment to undertake further academic studies
  • Computer Skills

Experience

Essential

  • Can demonstrate a high standard of Clinical Practice

Desirable

  • Experience in Theatre and or Post Anaesthetic Care related environment.

Skills Knowledge and Ability

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively within Perioperative Team
  • Use evidence based practice to provide high standards of care.

Desirable

  • Demonstrates awareness of current issues in health care.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Ability to prioritise own workload.
  • Can demonstrate that they are a Team player and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Desirable

  • Demonstrates commitment to undertake further academic study.

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Must demonstrate a flexibility towards work and nust be willing to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays as the service requires. Currently an On Call commitment for weekends and Bank Holidays.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or ODP
  • English Qualification

Desirable

  • Demonstrates commitment to undertake further academic studies
  • Computer Skills

Experience

Essential

  • Can demonstrate a high standard of Clinical Practice

Desirable

  • Experience in Theatre and or Post Anaesthetic Care related environment.

Skills Knowledge and Ability

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively within Perioperative Team
  • Use evidence based practice to provide high standards of care.

Desirable

  • Demonstrates awareness of current issues in health care.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Ability to prioritise own workload.
  • Can demonstrate that they are a Team player and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Desirable

  • Demonstrates commitment to undertake further academic study.

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Must demonstrate a flexibility towards work and nust be willing to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays as the service requires. Currently an On Call commitment for weekends and Bank Holidays.

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital Hull University Teaching Hospital

Fountain Street Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital Hull University Teaching Hospital

Fountain Street Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister Ophthalmology Theatres

Debra Louise Barker

debra.barker10@nhs.net

01482605339

Details

Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-25-7349469

Job locations

Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital Hull University Teaching Hospital

Fountain Street Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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