Anaesthetic Nurse/ODP
The closing date is 11 November 2025
Job summary
We are recruiting ODP's or Anaesthetic nurses, to be based across both Broomfield and Braintree Community Hospital sites.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join our established team of anaesthetic practitioners. We have 25 theatres across the 2 sites and cover a variety of specialities including Maternity, Burns, Upper GI and Plastics. We are also a key component of the Cardiac arrest team, attend trauma calls and attend airway emergencies, together with the anaesthetists, across the hospital.
Ongoing development and training will be offered, including ILS, PILS and ALS with experience. We are also linked to the PMI at ARU, which allows us to attend simulation courses, along with other key members of the perioperative team.
Main duties of the job
Access, plan, implement and evaluate holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects patient personal dignity and beliefs
Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff
Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients' relatives and visitors
Act as a mentor to students, including teaching and assessing, within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence-based practice
Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies and procedures
Act as a patient advocate
Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and other staff members
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
28 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
390-T&A-BR-6194
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Broomfield, Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Broomfield, Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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