ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse - ENT Theatres | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is looking for a Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join their dynamic team. Candidates must have a recognised anaesthetic qualification and be registered with HCPC. Experience as a scrub practitioner is preferred but not essential. This role is critical in delivering high standards of patient care and involves effective communication within a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for personal development are available.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• MUST possess an anaesthetic qualification and be registered with HCPC.
• Experience in scrub role preferred or willingness to learn.
• Effective communication and team working skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality holistic care to patients.
• Facilitate efficient and effective communication within the team.
• Contribute to developing the professional practice of the team.

Skills

Team working

Communication

Patient care

Education

Anaesthetic qualification

Job description

Overview

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 team work, 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 laser, you may be required to undertake additional duties to ensure all Health and Safety Policies are adhered to. Please note, that due to ongoing service developments the post holder may be required cross site at our other Theatre Complex with the agreement of the Speciality Team Leader.

Expectations are to deliver a high standard of care with patient safety and quality as a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working, work to high standards, be able to communicate effectively and work with the multi disciplinary 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 on-going 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.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• To deliver high quality holistic care to patients
• To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team
• To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the team and Clinical Support Division

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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 have scrub experience or a willingness to learn the scrub practitioner role.
• ENT theatre experience is preferable but not essential.
• All appointments require registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body and ongoing registration evidence. You are required to have a recognised anaesthetic qualification.
• There may be cross-site requirements at our other Theatre Complex with agreement of the Speciality Team Leader.

Other information

We are one of the city’s largest employers, supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025.