Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse (Theatre Practitioner) - Recruitment Event

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

You must have a recognised, accredited, anaesthetic qualification to be considered for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Theatres to recruit Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurses (Theatre Practitioner) to join our fantastic theatre teams. You will be a highly motivated, innovative, and progressive individual committed to the development of yourself, your team, and our changing services.

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

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

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Expectations to deliver a high standard of service with patient safety and quality are a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working and work to the highest standards of evidence based practice.We practice multi-skilling and are looking to recruit a dynamic Practitioner who wishes to develop their practice.

You will have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

With over 19,000 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 endeavour to continue supporting flexible working patterns - please see the document detailing the different specialities here at NUH and the shifts available.

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

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

164-7243673

Job locations

QMC and City Campus

Nottingham

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Clinical Support Division

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 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, Analytical and Judgement

Essential

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Theatre/Recovery role
  • Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
  • Previous theatre experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current level on NMC registration/HCPC registration or due to be registered in the next 3 months
  • Diploma or Degree in health/nursing with accredited anaesthetic practice qualification or due to qualify in the next 3 months

Desirable

  • Continuing professional development/reflective profile
  • Mentorship qualification
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, Analytical and Judgement

Essential

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Theatre/Recovery role
  • Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
  • Previous theatre experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current level on NMC registration/HCPC registration or due to be registered in the next 3 months
  • Diploma or Degree in health/nursing with accredited anaesthetic practice qualification or due to qualify in the next 3 months

Desirable

  • Continuing professional development/reflective profile
  • Mentorship 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.

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

QMC and City Campus

Nottingham

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Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC and City Campus

Nottingham

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Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Chloe Truman

nuhnt.theatresrecruitment@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

164-7243673

Job locations

QMC and City Campus

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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