Registered Nurse/ODP - Maternity Theatres | East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Stevenage is hiring a Registered Nurse/ODP for Maternity Theatres. The role includes acting as a scrub practitioner, providing compassionate post-operative care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of clinical care. A supportive and inclusive work environment is emphasized, along with opportunities for career growth and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Positive work-life balance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/ODP qualifications required for working in Maternity Theatres.

Responsibilities

• Act as scrub practitioner for elective and emergency procedures.
• Provide high-quality post-operative care to patients.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to maintain clinical care standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse/ODP - Maternity Theatres who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

As a Registered Nurse /ODP in our Maternity Theatres team you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standard of care for women undergoing clinical or peri‑operative procedures.

At Lister Hospital, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic team, contribute to service improvements, and grow your career. You will be required to rotate across our theatre teams and specialities.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Responsibilities

• Act as scrub practitioner for both elective and emergency procedures within the maternity theatres, ensuring safe and effective care throughout the surgical process.
• Provide compassionate, high‑quality post‑operative care to women in the recovery area, supporting their physical and emotional wellbeing during this critical period.
• Work closely with the Department Manager, Matron, and members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain and promote the highest standards of clinical care within the unit.
• Support, monitor, and deliver care to women and their babies during clinical procedures and throughout the post‑operative phase, ensuring patient safety and a positive experience at all times.

Our Services

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
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We run a range of general and specialist services, with around 6,000 dedicated staff working to provide the best care to our patients. Our flexibility and innovation in service delivery is more important than ever.

We are committed to a positive work‑life balance. Employees are entitled to flexible working patterns, and requests are considered formally to support balanced outcomes.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Nov 2025.