Operating Department Practitioner | The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in King's Lynn is seeking a dynamic Operating Department Practitioner to join their anaesthetic team. The successful candidate will participate in a rota system for 24-hour care, providing essential clinical support and ensuring patient safety. Applicants must be registered ODPs or nurses with a UK anaesthetic qualification, or student ODPs nearing qualification. The role includes internal training opportunities and support for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

In-house induction

Excellent preceptorship package

Internal training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered ODP or registered nurse with an approved UK anaesthetic qualification.
• Student ODPs nearing qualification may apply.
• Access to vulnerable adults and/or children requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rota system that provides 24-hour care.
• Provide clinical support within the anaesthetic team.
• Ensure patient safety and standards of care.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Operating Department Practitioner to join our Anaesthetic team in Main Theatres. We welcome applications from experienced or newly qualifying practitioners and are extremely proud of our ethos of supporting newly qualified practitioners and providing a team‑oriented environment.

We provide an in‑house induction and an excellent preceptorship package. Internal and external training opportunities are available to support your continued professional development and you will receive a rotational plan to achieve competence in the allocated specialty.

Our Main Theatre Suite comprises nine theatres and one recovery unit, including a dedicated obstetric theatre and two modern integrated laparoscopic theatres. The team also provides skilled anaesthetic assistance in other areas such as CT, MRI, Accident & Emergency, and supports level‑3 transfers to other units as part of the hospital resuscitation team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rota system that provides 24‑hour care, including weekends and public holidays.
• Provide clinical support within the anaesthetic team, ensuring effective support for colleagues to plan, monitor and evaluate skills in the delivery of appropriate care for perioperative patients.
• Provide a quality service with responsibility for patient safety and standards of care, ensuring the provision of evidence‑based care by being a role model and providing specialist knowledge within theatre practice.

Qualifications

• Applications will only be considered from registered ODPs or registered nurses with an approved UK anaesthetic qualification, or student ODPs nearing qualification.
• This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy; successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.

Additional Information

We are committed to the training and development of our staff and are supported by a dedicated Practice Development Facilitator.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Friday 19 Dec 2025.