Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner

Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner, Luton

Client:

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Luton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6f0a56344627

Job Views:

10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

As a Theatre Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, you’ll be registered with the appropriate governing body such as NMC or HCPC. You should have relevant qualifications and post-registration experience, along with flexibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team.

As a Theatre Nurse / ODP in Anaesthetics, you will:

• Be part of a multidisciplinary team
• Work with consultants and professionals who respect your expertise
• Supervise and support junior staff
• Create high-quality, evidence-based patient care
• Ensure continuity of patient care through good communication

Please note that this advert is for Nurses/ODP currently residing in the UK

Main duties of the job

We are recruiting qualified Band 5 Operating Department Practitioners to join our busy theatre department, mainly focusing on anaesthetics. Our specialties include ENT, Maxillo-facial, Gynaecology, Bariatrics, Trauma, Orthopaedics, among others. Successful applicants will receive support through a preceptorship program.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire, with two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer services such as A&E, maternity, and paediatrics. We are committed to staff wellbeing, training, and delivering excellent patient care using advanced facilities and technology.

Note that vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. All staff undergo a six-month probation period. Travel between sites may be required. Please review all attached documents for detailed requirements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Team across various specialties or in anesthetic/recovery roles
• Report incidents affecting patients or staff and participate in investigations
• Ensure equipment is safe and ready for use; report defects
• Participate in stock evaluation and supply management
• Advocate for patient safety, well-being, and dignity
• Assess patient anxiety/discomfort and provide reassurance
• Participate in Patient Safety initiatives
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Accurately record theatre activity data

Managerial responsibilities

• Take charge in the absence of Senior Practitioners and Team Leaders

Person specification

• Diploma or Higher Education in Operating Department Practice; registration with NMC or HCPC
• Experience in perioperative settings; support for career development
• Effective communication skills with staff, patients, and relatives
• Knowledge of theatre practice, NHS procedures, and monitoring equipment
• Post-registration education, research, and audit knowledge
• Teaching skills, IT proficiency, time management, planning, and organization skills

Appropriate UK professional registration is required. The role is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. If you are not a UK passport holder, a work permit may be necessary. Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. No bank or payment details should be provided during application. For more info, visit our Blog.