ODP/Staff Nurse (Anaesthetics and Recovery)

South Tees; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for an ODP/Staff Nurse (Anaesthetics and Recovery) at Band 5. The post involves working in General Theatres & Anaesthetics with opportunities across the James Cook University Hospital site and associated theatres.

Both full-time and part-time hours are available, up to 37.5 hours per week, with a competitive annual salary. The role requires registration with NMC or HCPC (ODP) and a Nursing Degree/Diploma or ODP qualification, plus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic support to the theatre team, particularly in Anaesthetics and Recovery.
• Work across theatres and sites as needed.
• Contribute to delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Adhere to DBS and pre-employment checks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

IT skills

Flexibility

Education

Nursing Degree/Diploma or ODP qualification

Job description

ODP/Staff Nurse (Anaesthetics and Recovery)

Band 5

Main area General Theatres & Anaesthetics Theatres, Anaesthetics & Critical Care Services Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Upto 37.5 hours Job ref 328-TAC-8115325-A

Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited from competent, able Operating Department Practitioner and Staff Nurse who wish to provide dynamic support to the theatre team. We have vacancies in Anaesthetics and Recovery

The operating department in the Trauma and Theatre Centre includes 17 in-patient theatres within the Centre plus the Surgical Day Unit (3 GA theatres). Included, two recovery areas within main theatres and also one within SDU plus the recovery area within the new Paediatric Day facility. Also at Friarage Hospital Northallerton, the operating department comprises of 6 main in-patient theatres, a minor ops theatre and a recovery area.

Main duties of the job

The theatres provide an operating service to the following clinical specialities:

General Surgery Gynaecology Urology/ Vascular/ and Obstetrics

Plastic Surgery Orthopaedics/ Maxillofacial/ Neurosurgery and ENT

There is also provision for dedicated emergency theatres within the complex and provision to provide services to satellite areas such as MRI, CT, ECT, and Stent room plus giving support to A&E.

The Centre is committed to staff development and offers a good competency based training package. As the main tertiary centre within the TeesValley, candidates will have the opportunity to develop their theatre skills in an exciting multi speciality environment. Staff will also be at times expected to work across site. 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.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• 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

Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who arenew to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Qualifications
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted.You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).
Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested toensure e-mail addressesfor all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to supportyou throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Supporting disabled people and people with long‑term conditions

We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to be a lead employer in 2026.

This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail] or call us on 01642 854610

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship hereWork in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ).

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.