Anaesthetic Nurse/ODP Band 6 | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £42,939 - £50,697 inclusive of HCAS per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | Carshatlon, SM5 1AA |
| Company: | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7282329/343-7282329-RB-SK |
Summary
Calling all Band 6 Anaesthetic Nurses & ODPs!
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our perioperative team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe and effective care of patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will be working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
We have vacancies in our St Helier site Hospital. We promote a work life balance, offering flexible working patterns and shifts to suit you.
Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated as Good by the CQC and we’d welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this.
ODP at St Helier were awarded AHP Team of the year 2024!
What we can offer:
• Flexible start date to suit your needs
• Learning and development support from day one with clear career and skills pathways and comprehensive clinical and leadership training opportunities
What We’re Looking For:
• Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC registration mandatory).
• Experience working in a busy UK surgical or perioperative environment, preferably at Band 5 level or equivalent.
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, and when required to, lead the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to professional development and quality patient care.
1. Provide skilled assistance to clinicians and other members of the theatre
2. To deliver support and care to the required standards as directed within the specific clinical
3. Provide a service to all areas of the Trust where specifically related equipment or techniques are used.
4. Respond positively to unplanned activities outside of normal
5. Plan work in advance to ensure deadlines are met.
6. Act as a senior practitioner supporting and mentoring junior ODPs and other theatre staff.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Operating Department Practitioner to join our perioperative team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe and effective care of patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will be involved in anaesthetic and perioperative care, working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, maintain, and manage the operating theatre environment to ensure patient safety and compliance with infection control standards.
Assist with anaesthetic procedures and monitor patients throughout surgery.
Provide expert care in the recovery phase post-surgery, assessing and responding to patient needs.
Act as a senior practitioner supporting and mentoring junior ODPs and other theatre staff.
Contribute to continuous service improvement and participate in audits and training initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC registration mandatory).
Experience working in a busy surgical or perioperative environment, preferably at Band 5 level or equivalent.
Strong clinical skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to professional development and quality patient care.
Why Work With Us?
Opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive team at a well-respected NHS hospital.
Access to ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
Competitive salary and NHS benefits including pension scheme, annual leave, and more.
Supportive management focused on work-life balance and wellbeing.
This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Jul 2025
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our perioperative team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe and effective care of patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will be working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
We have vacancies in our St Helier site Hospital. We promote a work life balance, offering flexible working patterns and shifts to suit you.
Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated as Good by the CQC and we’d welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this.
ODP at St Helier were awarded AHP Team of the year 2024!
What we can offer:
• Flexible start date to suit your needs
• Learning and development support from day one with clear career and skills pathways and comprehensive clinical and leadership training opportunities
What We’re Looking For:
• Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC registration mandatory).
• Experience working in a busy UK surgical or perioperative environment, preferably at Band 5 level or equivalent.
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, and when required to, lead the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to professional development and quality patient care.
1. Provide skilled assistance to clinicians and other members of the theatre
2. To deliver support and care to the required standards as directed within the specific clinical
3. Provide a service to all areas of the Trust where specifically related equipment or techniques are used.
4. Respond positively to unplanned activities outside of normal
5. Plan work in advance to ensure deadlines are met.
6. Act as a senior practitioner supporting and mentoring junior ODPs and other theatre staff.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Operating Department Practitioner to join our perioperative team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe and effective care of patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will be involved in anaesthetic and perioperative care, working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, maintain, and manage the operating theatre environment to ensure patient safety and compliance with infection control standards.
Assist with anaesthetic procedures and monitor patients throughout surgery.
Provide expert care in the recovery phase post-surgery, assessing and responding to patient needs.
Act as a senior practitioner supporting and mentoring junior ODPs and other theatre staff.
Contribute to continuous service improvement and participate in audits and training initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC registration mandatory).
Experience working in a busy surgical or perioperative environment, preferably at Band 5 level or equivalent.
Strong clinical skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to professional development and quality patient care.
Why Work With Us?
Opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive team at a well-respected NHS hospital.
Access to ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
Competitive salary and NHS benefits including pension scheme, annual leave, and more.
Supportive management focused on work-life balance and wellbeing.
This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Jul 2025