Anaesthetics/Scrub/Recovery ODP/Nurse | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Oxford is seeking Anaesthetics/Scrub/Recovery ODP/Nurse to enhance patient care in a supportive team. This role offers opportunities for education, career development, and CPD within a renowned hospital environment. The ideal candidate should possess a nursing or ODP qualification with a commitment to excellence in perioperative care. Applications are welcome from newly qualified professionals as well as experienced practitioners.

Benefits

In-house perioperative course

Leadership and career development support

Comprehensive education strategy

Qualifications

• Experience in perioperative care.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of perioperative care & safety.
• Support educational initiatives and training for career development.
• Engage in CPD and influence department changes.

Skills

Perioperative care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing or ODP qualification

Job description

Theatres Centralised Advertisement

Job Title:Anaesthetics/Scrub/Recovery ODP/Nurse



Are you committed to delivering the highest standards of perioperative care & safety?

Would you like to work for a Trust where you can be proud of the contribution you make to delivering compassionate excellence to your patients?

Obtaining a role in theatres at Oxford University Hospitals will enable you to continue your career or to enhance and learn new skills in a new environment.

You would work as part of a highly skilled team where you can gain a wealth of experience. Candidates interested in developing a career will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills

The area we are particularly looking to recruit to is:

Surgical Elective Centre – Recovery or Scrub

Informal visits can also be arranged.

We look forward to receiving your application.



Interview Date: 7.8.25

For further details / informal visits contact:

[e-mail]



Please note that this advert may close early if a large volume of applications are received.

Theatre posts are suitable for newly qualified and experienced practitioners. You would work as part of a highly skilled team where you can gain a wealth of experience. Candidates interested in developing a career in theatres will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills as we have a dedicated education team in place with a comprehensive education strategy which underpins the development of all grades of staff within theatres, facilitating career development and progression.

In Theatres we provide a supportive learning environment which includes preceptorship, supernumerary status while achieving competencies with further support in the initial phase of working solo. We offer an in-house perioperative course, support with revalidation, leadership and career development. Experienced staff are encouraged and supported to further develop using the educational and experiential learning opportunities available depending on your chosen career path.

We have implemented shared governance which will provide an ideal opportunity for professional development and the chance to influence and deliver change in the departments. Further CPD is available including the PG Cert/Dip Advanced Perioperative Care. This course is accredited by the University of Northampton and delivered in the Trust.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospitalin Banbury.

Please see the detailed job description and main responsibilities attached to this advert. This job description outlines the core requirements expected of a Senior Staff Nurse/Senior Operating Department Practitioner Band 5 and is aligned to the Trust’s clinical nurse/ODP career ladder.


This advert closes on Monday 21 Jul 2025