Operating Department Practitioner Exeter

Meeveem Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Annual leave 27–33 days

Salary sacrifice options

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a dynamic registered operating department practitioner or registered anaesthetic nurse for the Heavitree Day Case Unit in Exeter. You will deliver safe perioperative care for both adults and paediatric patients and participate in student training with ongoing support from Clinical Educators.

The role includes rotation across Day Surgery Units in Exmouth and Tiverton, with a commitment to flexible, high-quality teamwork and a

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications listed: C&G 752 ODA or NVQ Level 3 ODP or Registered General Nurse, Diploma/Degree Level or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients undergoing surgery.
• Support Day Surgery Unit and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to support Exmouth, Tiverton, and main theatres as required.

Education

C&G 752 ODA or NVQ Level 3 ODP or Registered General Nurse, Diploma/Degree Level or Equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a fulltime Registered Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Anaesthetic Nurse to join the Heavitree Day Case Team. The post holder will work closely with the Day Surgery team to deliver a highquality, safe service for patients undergoing surgical procedures. This includes supporting the perioperative patient pathway and contributing to difficult airway management, with full training and support provided.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for delivering care to adult and paediatric surgical patients without direct supervision. They must adhere to Trust policies and procedures and work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team within the Day Surgery Unit. In addition, they will be expected to participate in the training and development of students and other team members.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

Date posted: 28 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 185-63303-14142

Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED, United Kingdom

More detail about the role

We are seeking to appoint dynamic, dedicated registered operating department practitioner / registered anaesthetic nurse.

The successful candidate will plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients undergoing surgery, working as part of the multidisciplinary team within the Day Surgery Unit. You will also need the flexibility to support the Day Surgery Units in Exmouth and Tiverton, as well as main theatres, when required. You will play a key role in delivering highquality care within a professional, supportive and friendly environment, with full training and ongoing support provided by our Clinical Educators.

This post requires enthusiasm, motivation, excellent communication skills and a commitment to working flexibly within a multidisciplinary team. The role also offers an excellent worklife balance, with no unsociable hours such as weekends, bank holidays or night shifts.

Heavitree Day Case Unit comprises three theatres and a pain suite. The Royal Devon has secured a £20m investment from NHS England to develop a Centre of Excellence for Day Surgery, which will include two additional theatres for both children and adults at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree).

The Heavitree Day Case Unit provides a wide range of day case surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including Upper GI, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Urology, ENT (Adults and Paediatrics), Maxillofacial surgery and pain procedures, including permanent spinal cord implant surgery. The Unit currently operates from 07:30 to 19:00, with plans to extend opening hours to 20:00 to support theatre lists across specialties under general, regional and local anaesthesia.

The essential qualifications needed are C&G 752 ODA or NVQ Level 3 ODP or Registered General Nurse, Diploma/Degree Level or Equivalent.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 08:00-18:00 and plans are underway to close the unit at 20.00 hours

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: For further information please contact Viji Pandurangan, CNM for Heavitree Day Surgery Unit on 01392 405203 or Shimmy Thomas, Sister on 01392 405306/5203

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.


• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter


• Car lease schemes.


• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).


• Cycle to work scheme

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details: For questions about the job, contact: Recruiter, Royal Devon NHS Recruitment Team, [e-mail], 01392403642