Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Nurse

NHS; Enfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Enfield is seeking a Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join their team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to be part of a renowned Orthopaedic Hub. Candidates are expected to have theatre nursing experience and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. This position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of flexible working hours.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Qualifications

• Must have experience in theatre nursing.
• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust Values.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in the theatre department.
• Support the delivery of perioperative care.
• Work with a team to perform elective and emergency surgeries.

Skills

Theatre nursing

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse / ODP

Job description

Job summary

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

In order to maintain these standards we are looking to appoint passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 ODP / Anaesthetic Nurse who wants to develop their skills further. We are the North Central London Orthopaedic Hub and development in Orthopaedics for any ODP Nurses interested will be supported.

We have just been accredited with the GIRFT Surgical Hub Accreditation.

Opportunities also exist to work on our other sites where we perform a range of elective and Emergency surgery (Royal Free Hospital), emergency surgery (Barnet Hospital) and day surgery (Edgware Hospital). Should you be successfully shortlisted you will be invited to attend an Interview at the Chase Farm Hospital Site.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7309612

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse / ODP

Experience Essential

• Experience of theatre nursing

Skills and aptitudes Essential

• Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre department
• Aware of developments within profession
• Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
• Able to prioritise workload

Able to prioritise workload Essential

• Flexible and adaptive to changing situations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to develop perioperative practice
• Highly motivated towards theatre nursing

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse / ODP

Experience Essential

• Experience of theatre nursing

Skills and aptitudes Essential

• Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre department
• Aware of developments within profession
• Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
• Able to prioritise workload

Able to prioritise workload Essential

• Flexible and adaptive to changing situations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to develop perioperative practice
• Highly motivated towards theatre nursing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)