Operating Department Practitioner/ Anaesthetic Nurse

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Uxbridge is seeking an enthusiastic Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse to join their dynamic theatre team. The role requires providing high-quality patient care and supporting the training of nursing students. Applicants should have current registration with relevant bodies and knowledge in anaesthetic practice. A competitive salary and excellent learning opportunities are part of the offer.

Benefits

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registration with NMC/HCPC or relevant qualifications required.
• Degree level education or equivalent in anaesthetic practice.
• Previous experience in anaesthetic services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care maintaining agreed standards.
• Assist as a member of the operating department team.
• Participate in training programs and mentor nursing students.

Skills

Current RN/AHP registration with NMC/HCPC

Knowledge of professional codes of conduct

Clinically competent at Band 5

Evidence of recent CPD

Knowledge of Cerner patient administration system

Education

Evidence of study at degree level

Relevant qualification in anaesthetic practice

Job description

Operating Department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Nurse

Closing date: 26 November 2025

Band 5 – Full time (37.5 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our service at the Hillingdon & Mount Vernon Hospital NHS Trust for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our friendly dynamic hard‑working theatre team.

The Hillingdon Hospital & Mount Vernon NHS Trust is a busy district general situated near London’s Heathrow Airport. The diagnostic and treatment centre at Mount Vernon Hospital will provide day‑care and elective surgery for the Hillingdon area. Staff will benefit from excellent learning and development opportunities.

The theatre suites at both sites comprise 13 theatres and 2 recovery units, covering specialities such as robotics, orthopaedics/trauma, gynaecology, urology, general, colorectal, dental, pain, ophthalmic and general. The department operates 24‑hour theatre provision including obstetrics. Participation in shifts, nights and weekends is essential.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide responsible and high‑quality patient care maintaining standards in accordance with agreed policies.
2. Provide skilled assistance as a member of the operating department team and in any other area of the Trust as required.
3. Maintain standards in accordance with agreed policies, achieve and maintain a quality service.
4. Participate in the training programmes of operating department practitioners and act as a facilitator/mentor for pre‑registration and post‑registration nursing students in theatre.

About the Trust

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Mount Vernon site provides routine day surgery at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well‑being of patients and staff is paramount. We are working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated Care System.

We have over 3,500 staff committed to caring for nearly half a million people.

Person Specification

Criteria

• Current RN/AHP registration with NMC/HCPC or other relevant post‑registration qualifications
• Evidence of study at degree level or relevant qualification in anaesthetic practice
• Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and their implications for practice
• Clinically competent at Band 5
• Evidence of recent CPD
• Knowledge of Cerner patient administration system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 per annum (including HCAA)