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Theatre Practitioner ODP

The closing date is 27 April 2026

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Job summary

Theatre Practitioner - ODP - ANAESTHETICS & RECOVERY (RGN / ODP) Haywards Heath Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work | Up to £40,000 depending on skills and experience 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospital.

Main duties of the job

As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery, you will: Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key Deliver high-quality care to patients in the anaesthetic and recovery phases of surgery Collaborate with anaesthetists and surgical teams to prepare and monitor patients pre, during, and post-surgery Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development

About us

Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital Opened in 1993 and close to the centre of Haywards Heath, the Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital provides a wide range of medical services from minor procedures through to major surgical specialties. With three operating theatres - 1 is laminar flow, comprehensive outpatient facilities including a 3T MRI scanner, an excellent onsite pre-assessment clinic, physiotherapy department and 26 en-suite rooms on the ward. Ours is a well-planned hospital with a clean, modern environment. We are proud of our consistently high standards of patient care which is delivered by our fantastic team throughout the whole patient journey.

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,000 to £40,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0096803

Job locations

Burrell Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 1UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Theatre Practitioner - ODP - ANAESTHETICS & RECOVERY (RGN / ODP) Haywards Heath Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work | Up to £40,000 depending on skills and experience 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery at our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery, you will:

  • Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals
  • Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
  • Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
  • Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
  • Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key
  • Deliver high-quality care to patients in the anaesthetic and recovery phases of surgery
  • Collaborate with anaesthetists and surgical teams to prepare and monitor patients pre, during, and post-surgery
  • Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development
    • Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital Opened in 1993 and close to the centre of Haywards Heath, the Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital provides a wide range of medical services from minor procedures through to major surgical specialties. With three operating theatres - 1 is laminar flow, comprehensive outpatient facilities including a 3T MRI scanner, an excellent onsite pre-assessment clinic, physiotherapy department and 26 en-suite rooms on the ward. Ours is a well-planned hospital with a clean, modern environment. We are proud of our consistently high standards of patient care which is delivered by our fantastic team throughout the whole patient journey. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Theatre Practitioner - ODP - ANAESTHETICS & RECOVERY (RGN / ODP) Haywards Heath Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work | Up to £40,000 depending on skills and experience 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery at our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery, you will:

  • Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals
  • Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
  • Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
  • Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
  • Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key
  • Deliver high-quality care to patients in the anaesthetic and recovery phases of surgery
  • Collaborate with anaesthetists and surgical teams to prepare and monitor patients pre, during, and post-surgery
  • Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development
    • Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital Opened in 1993 and close to the centre of Haywards Heath, the Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital provides a wide range of medical services from minor procedures through to major surgical specialties. With three operating theatres - 1 is laminar flow, comprehensive outpatient facilities including a 3T MRI scanner, an excellent onsite pre-assessment clinic, physiotherapy department and 26 en-suite rooms on the ward. Ours is a well-planned hospital with a clean, modern environment. We are proud of our consistently high standards of patient care which is delivered by our fantastic team throughout the whole patient journey. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery at our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery at our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

    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.

    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.

    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

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Burrell Road

    Haywards Heath

    RH16 1UD


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Burrell Road

    Haywards Heath

    RH16 1UD


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    31 March 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £38,000 to £40,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0096803

    Job locations

    Burrell Road

    Haywards Heath

    RH16 1UD


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