Peri-operative Practitioner [ODP] (XR05)
The closing date is 15 April 2026
Job summary
Expected Shortlisting Date
05/05/2026
Planned Interview Date
11/05/2026
We are seeking a highly motivated ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our friendly dedicated small team within the One Day Unit theatre, Leeds Dental Institute
You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team with a multidisciplinary approach to perioperative care pathways. The Leeds way values are central to who we are. Being patient centred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowered runs through everything we do
The successful applicant will be required to work 30hs pw over 3 days Monday to Friday
We are looking for an individual who is able to provide excellent care to meet the individual patients needs and support them through their day case journey. This will include working in Anaesthetics, Theatre (scrub and circulate), first stage recovery and second stage recovery (admission through to discharge )
The One Day Unit is a dedicated Day Surgery Unit situated within the Leeds Dental Institute, the patients range from 3years to Adult attending for minor Oral Surgery procedures under General Anaesthetic/IV sedation
Training and support will be provided as required
We welcome any enquiries and would be happy to answer questions or arrange an informal visit
Main duties of the job
The Successful candidate will form part of the Dental One Day Unit team and will work flexibly in the different areas within the department, this will include - supporting the Anaesthetist in the Anaesthetic room and theatre, scrubbing and circulating in theatre, 1st stage Recovery and the ward area providing pre and post operative care for our adult and paediatric patients
About us
The One Day Unit is situated within the Dental Institute and is classed as an isolated site, accessed by the link bridge to Clarendon wing
The department comprises of the ward area for pre and post operative patients, Anaesthetic room, Theatre and recovery rooms and offices for the Scheduling team, and pre-assessment nurses
The team is small but close knit and supportive and has a mixture of ODPs, Registered Nurses, support staff, Dental Nurses and admin staff and we work collaboratively with the other departments in the LDI and main jubilee and Clarendon wing theatres
There are different lists for each day and there is a lot of variety of patients and treatments with 2 days a week being dedicated paediatric lists
There are opportunities to learn new skills and to continue professional development, we encourage team members to take on projects and become staff champions, key trainers etc
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Details
Date posted
25 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9298-LDI-102
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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