ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse - ENT Theatres

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join their friendly theatre team. This role requires a motivated individual committed to high standards of perioperative care and effective teamwork. Candidates should possess a recognized anaesthetic qualification and either scrub experience or a willingness to learn. Diverse applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess an anaesthetic qualification and be registered with HCPC.
• Scrub experience or willingness to learn is preferred.
• ENT theatre experience is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of perioperative care prioritizing patient safety.
• Communicate effectively and work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policies.

Skills

Anaesthetic qualification

Effective teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Registered with HCPC or equivalent

University accredited anaesthetic course

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

The closing date is 06 October 2025

ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse - ENT Theatres

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Ear, Nose and Throat theatres to recruit a Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our friendly theatre team. You will be a highly motivated, innovative and progressive individual committed to the development of yourself, the team, and improving our newly developing service.

You will be joining a pro-active, dynamic team of nurses and ODPs who offer the best standards of perioperative care. We pride ourselves on teamwork, learning and being forward thinking.

You must possess an anaesthetic qualification and be registered with HCPC or have undertaken a University accredited anaesthetic course if you are a registered nurse. You should also have scrub experience or a willingness to learn the scrub practitioner role.

As the service uses Radiation and lasers, you may be required to undertake additional duties to ensure all Health and Safety Policies are adhered to.

Please note, due to ongoing service developments the post holder may be required to cross site at our other Theatre Complex with the agreement of the Specialty Team Leader.

Main duties of the job

Expectations are to deliver a high standard of care with patient safety and quality as a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective teamwork, work to high standards, be able to communicate effectively and work with the multidisciplinary team.

ENT theatre experience is preferable but not essential.

All persons appointed to the post are required to hold registration with their appropriate professional regulatory body and to comply with their professional code of conduct. Evidence of ongoing registration will be required. You are required to have a recognised anaesthetic qualification.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7374512

Job locations

• Cross Campus
• Derby Road
• Nottingham
• NG7 2UH

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

• Cross Campus
• Derby Road
• Nottingham
• NG7 2UH

For questions about the job, contact

Team Leader

Tom Nathanson

[e-mail]

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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Ear, Nose and Throat theatres to recruit a Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our friendly theatre team. You will be a highly motivated, innovative and progressive individual committed to the development of yourself, the team, and improving our newly developing service.

You will be joining a pro-active, dynamic team of nurses and ODPs who offer the best standards of perioperative care. We pride ourselves on teamwork, learning and being forward thinking.

You must possess an anaesthetic qualification and be registered with HCPC or have undertaken a University accredited anaesthetic course if you are a registered nurse. You should also have scrub experience or a willingness to learn the scrub practitioner role.

As the service uses Radiation and lasers, you may be required to undertake additional duties to ensure all Health and Safety Policies are adhered to. Expectations are to deliver a high standard of care with patient safety and quality as a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective teamwork, work to high standards, be able to communicate effectively and work with the multidisciplinary team.

ENT theatre experience is preferable but not essential.

All persons appointed to the post are required to hold registration with their appropriate professional regulatory body and to comply with their professional code of conduct. Evidence of ongoing registration will be required. You are required to have a recognised anaesthetic qualification.

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.