Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for motivated, flexible and dynamic Sisters/Charges Nurses/ Senior ODPs to work within the Cardiothoracic Theatres Anaesthetic and Recovery Team at Freeman Hospital.
Cardiothoracic Theatres is a unit comprised of five operating theatres that undertake all aspects of adult and paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, transplantation, ECMO, ventricular assist devices and cardiothoracic emergencies. The team also staff six cardiac catheterisation laboratories (cath labs) and a 6 bedded recovery area.
Within this area all aspects of cardiac, thoracic and cardiology procedures are undertaken for paediatric and adult patients, including transplantation. The anaesthetic team also cover departments off department in MRI, CT, IR and Radiotherapy.
Shortlisted candidates must possess current and relevant anaesthetic practice skills and experience. This includes, but is not limited to, recovery skills, intravenous drug administration, and mentorship. Nursing team development is an important aspect of this role, and the successful candidate will require effective team management and team development skills.
The posts will be based in Cardiothoracic Theatres at Freeman Hospital providing 24/7 cover for the department, this requires shift rotation, night duty and possible on call commitment.
- Interview Date Wednesday 25 February 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- Provide skilled anaesthetic and recovery care for a variety of adult, paediatric and congenital cardiothoracic surgical cases
- Ensuring high quality care and a safe environment for patients
- heatre team lead, managing resource effectively for optimal clinical outcomes
- Handling emergencies with skill and expertise
- Serves as a mentor and role model for junior colleagues
- Participate in staff performance management and appraisals
- Driving positive change and fostering a culture of flexibility and patient centred care
- Participate within the out of hours service 24/7
- Provide skilled care to patients throughout their perioperative journey
- Act as patient advocate and ensure patient's wishes, choices and beliefs are considered in the decision-making process as necessary, in collaboration with the family
- Maintain safe and effective patient care, ensuring that working practices conform to theatre and trust policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate and legible records of care in line with Trust policy and NMC/HCPC Codes of Conduct and Standards of Proficiencies
- Actively be involved in monitoring and promoting high standards of care, including audits
- Mentor students as well as new members of the team within the department
- Maintain a culture in which infection control is intrinsic to care delivery and is monitored in line with Trust policy
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.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
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 Hospitals and Newcastle 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.
- May be required to participate in an On-call rota as required.
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.
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.
- May be required to participate in an On-call rota as required.
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.
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).
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