Band 5 - Staff Nurse/ODP - Tower, Nuffield and Lambeth Theatres

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP to work in operating theatres. Responsibilities include admitting surgical patients, supporting recovery processes, and ensuring high clinical standards. The ideal candidate will be registered with NMC/HCPC and have experience working independently in a team. Competitive salary between £37,259 to £45,356 a year.

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC / HCPC in the relevant specialty.
• Experience of working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Admit surgical patients and recover post-operative patients.
• Work closely with senior staff in maintaining clinical standards.

Skills

Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care

Up-to-date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues

Competent in basic life support

IT skills; awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS

Education

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

Teaching & assessing qualification

Job description

Band 5 - Staff Nurse/ODP - Tower, Nuffield and Lambeth Theatres

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

The closing date is 13 November 2025

We are looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP to work in Tower, Nuffield and Lambeth theatres, recovery, admissions/ambulatory/discharge lounges. The post holder is responsible for assessment of the perioperative care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation without direct supervision.

At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the ward and supervising junior members of staff and students. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice in theatres.

The post holder will work independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. They will ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users, and always work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through adoption of person‑centred care principles.

Main duties of the job

• Admit surgical patients
• Scrub / Circulate in operating theatres
• Recover post operative patients
• Participate in an internal rotation programme to enable multi‑skilled working
• Work with multi‑disciplinary teams in ambulatory care post‑operative lounge
• Co‑ordinate theatre lists and departmental duties
• Support Trust initiatives / Quality Improvement and Audit
• Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of individuals
• Carry out activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person's nursing requirements
• Ensure that all patients have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs
• Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards
• Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring all entries are accurate and legible; maintain all information systems
• Undertake prescribed physical observations (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, respiration, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height) and report exceptions appropriately
• Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products

Job responsibilities

• Work closely with senior staff and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of clinical practice and staff development as part of the theatre team
• Perform the tasks of scrub assistant following all checks and procedures as outlined in National / Theatre Policy
• Perform the tasks of scrub and anaesthetic assistant and support other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Provide safe care throughout patient journey from admission through to theatres, recovery and discharge
• Be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor, with support of senior colleagues
• Carry out all relevant documentation without direct supervision and demonstrate procedures to support safe patient care
• Be flexible in approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified as appropriate to knowledge and training

Education / Qualification

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner on the NMC / HCPC register; hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
• Teaching & assessing qualification

Previous Experience

• Experience of working independently and in a team
• Experience of working in the relevant area
• Completion of preceptorship
• Previous experience in other nursing fields
• Supervision of junior staff

Skills / Knowledge / Ability

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Competent in basic life support
• IT skills; awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS

Additional Requirements

• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to undertake reflective thinking on own practice

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 to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any prior convictions.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

£37,259 to £45,356 a year inclusive of HCA