ODP/Staff Nurse (Anaesthetics and Recovery)

NHS; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking an ODP/Staff Nurse to support the theatre team in Northallerton. Candidates should possess a nursing degree or ODP qualification and have experience in anaesthetics and recovery. This role involves working flexibly across theatres and participating in training programs. The offered salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, with the potential for pro-rata adjustments.

Benefits

Competency-based training

Leadership and improvement training

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC or ODP with HCPC.
• Nursing Degree/Diploma or ODP qualification.
• Anaesthetic and Recovery experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic support to the theatre team.
• Work flexibly across all theatres and recovery.
• Participate in competency-based training.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Good IT skills

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Nursing Degree/Diploma

Registered Nurse with NMC or ODP with HCPC

Job description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

ODP/Staff Nurse (Anaesthetics and Recovery)

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Applications are invited from competent, able Operating Department Practitioner and Staff Nurse who wish to provide dynamic support to the theatre team in the Friarage Surgical Centre.

The Friarage Surgical Centre is a nationally recognised surgical hub, with high standards of clinical and operational practice. With a reputation for excellence which attracts consultants who are leaders in their fields including orthopaedics, general surgery, anaesthesia, gynaecology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology, pain management, plastic surgery, urology and ear nose and throat, our patients' needs are at the heart of the Friarage surgical hub.

Main duties of the job

As part of our dynamic team you will be able to work flexibly across all theatres and recovery. The surgical hub has 6 main operating theatres, 2 minor ops theatres, block room and recovery, currently operating 8.00am-18.00pm Mon - Fri.

We are committed to staff development and offer a competency based training package. Good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential to this post.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
• Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
• Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work.
• Good information technology skills.
• Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/ work practices.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC or ODP with HCPC
• Nursing Degree/Diploma or ODP qualification

Experience

• Anaesthetic and Recovery experience
• Experience working within an acute or community setting
• Experience of Multi-disciplinary working

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.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum (pro rata)