Anaesthetics/Recovery Nurse/ODP | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurses/ODP to join their team in Tees Valley. This position is suitable for both full-time and part-time candidates and operates at Band 5. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training and be involved in various aspects of patient care during complex procedures. The role emphasizes personal development, research contribution, and mentorship. An inclusive workplace with multiple staff benefits is part of the package, and applications are open until 19 Dec 2025.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Staff recognition programmes

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or Operating Department Practitioner qualification.
• Commitment to continuous personal development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in acute critical care environments.
• Assist in the implementation of systems for evaluating practice standards.
• Mentor and educate junior staff and students.

Job description

The North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurses/ODP for both full‑time and part‑time roles, part of the Anaesthetic and Recovery specialty. The post operates at Band 5 (Agenda For Change) and offers full training for newly qualified staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply specialist knowledge to practice in an acute critical care area across a range of diverse procedures.
• Ensure the peri‑operative physical and psychological environment is conducive to optimal patient care.
• Provide care to a designated caseload of patients, analysing, assessing and making clinical judgements within the remit of the role, and support junior staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, staff and external agencies, demonstrating empathy and reassurance.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, propose changes to improve practice, and organise the safe use of high‑complexity equipment and pharmaceutical products.
• Upon successful completion of competency training, take charge of a designated area in theatre and sometimes cover the Operating Department in the absence of the Theatre Sister.
• Abide by NMC or AOP statutory rules and the Pursuant legal requirements for nursing and operative practice.
• Assist in establishing and implementing systems that evaluate standards of practice (e.g., Essence of Care, Nursing Strategy).
• Maintain accurate, confidential peri‑operative care documentation.
• Participate in research and audit, applying findings to clinical practice.
• Initiate new ideas and evidence‑based practices.
• Mentor and facilitate the education of nurses, ODPs, pre‑registered students, trainees and theatre support workers.
• Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles, flexible working patterns, and to promoting equality, diversity, discrimination and harassment prevention.
• Reduce sickness absence, workplace accidents and zero tolerance on violence against staff.
• Take responsibility for personal development and maintain a Personal Development Plan.

Health & Well‑being

We offer an inclusive workplace, health and well‑being initiatives, staff benefits, performance reviews, recognition programmes (Star, Team of the Month, Shining Stars, Service Awards) and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Disclosures

This post requires an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure, as the role has access to children or vulnerable adults.

Application deadline

This advert closes on Friday 19 Dec 2025.