Registered Nurse (or Operating Department Practitioner) Band 5

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Nurse (or Operating Department Practitioner) to deliver high-quality care during surgical procedures. This role involves supporting the community team and requires an active NMC registration. You will assist in operations and recovery, with ample opportunities for further training and flexibility in your working patterns.

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse or ODP with active registration.
• Desirable: Experience in theatres, additional relevant qualifications.
• Essential: Knowledge of patient care/needs in the peri-op environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quality care during post and peri-operative phases.
• Effective communication with healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patients and prepare surgical equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Active registration with NMC or HCPC

Tools

Emis system

Job description

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Job Summary

To assist in the provision of quality planned care for patients during their post and peri- operative phase of care across a range of local anaesthetic surgical specialties. Provide professional nursing support to the Dermatology service all of which must be within the limits of training and assessed competencies.

Job Summary

To assist in the provision of quality planned care for patients during their post and peri- operative phase of care across a range of local anaesthetic surgical specialties. Provide professional nursing support to the Dermatology service all of which must be within the limits of training and assessed competencies.

Provide and maintain the highest standard of patient centred nursing care as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the healthcare team.

Effective, professional communication with relevant consultants, GPwSIs/GPWERs, theatre staff, Healthcare and administration teams and enhancement of communication between Doctor and patient.

Main duties of the job

This post would be ideal for a Nurse or ODP working in GP practice, hospital or care environment who wishes to extend their skills. We would also welcome applications from those who may have retired or who wish to return to clinical work after a break and those who wish to work flexibly, including term time.

CMS is rated CQC Outstanding and we accept only the highest professional and personal standards from our teams to deliver high quality patient care. If you are interested, please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying.

You Will Be Supporting The Community Team Including GP's With Extended Roles And Consultants Who Deliver NHS Services In Community Local Anaesthetic (LA) Surgery, Dermatology And Ophthalmology. Duties Will Include Assisting In The Operating Theatre, Recovery Area, Phlebotomy And Administration In a Variety Of Clinics. You Must Be Flexible, Able To Travel To Maryport And Cockermouth If Required And Have The Following:

• active registration with the NMC or HCPC;
  
  

be caring and responsive to patients and colleagues;

• minor operations and sterile environment experience;
• knowledge of patient care needs in the peri-operative environment;
• able to work in a small, friendly team and fast paced environment;
• keyboard and IT skills;
• ability to stay calm and professional under pressure;
• Excellent communication skills;
• a sound knowledge of information governance and infection prevention.
  
  

About Us

Cumbria Medical Services provide NHS specialist services in Community Dermatology, Minor Surgery and Ophthalmology. We are a GPwER (GP with Extended Role) service and work from various locations throughout Cumbria utilising the excellent facilities of our community hospitals and GP surgeries.

This GPwER service has been developed over the past few years in North Cumbria by Dr Martin White and Dr Fayyaz Chaudhri. We have had very positive feedback from patients, witha very high proportionof patients rating the service excellent or good.Due to the popularity and increased demand for the services, Dr White and Dr Chaudhri decided to leave their GP practice in July 2013 and form Cumbria Medical Services. This allowed them to devote more time to developing the community services further, increasing the number of clinics and range of venues giving more people the benefit of care closer to home. We were joined by Dr Ross Kelly in October 2016 who leads the community ophthalmology service.

Our waiting times are low with the majority of patients seen within 6 weeks and if necessary much sooner. We are also proud of our excellent clinical outcomes and minimal infection rates. Everything we do saves the health economy money.

https://www.cumbriamedicalservices.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Part time pro rata pay, enhancements for Saturday working.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0880-25-0001

Job locations

2nd Floor, Railway Suite

Locke Rd, Durranhill Industrial Estate

Carlisle

CA1 3UB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Registered Nurse (or Operating Department Practitioner) Band 5

Accountable to: Lead ODP

Responsible to: Practice Manager, Directors

Job Summary:

To assist in the provision of quality planned care for patients during their post and peri- operative phase of care across a range of local anaesthetic surgical specialties. Provide professional nursing support to the Dermatology service all of which must be within the limits of training and assessed competencies.

Provide and maintain the highest standard of patient centred nursing care as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the healthcare team.

Effective, professional communication with relevant consultants, GPwSIs/GPWERs, theatre staff, Healthcare and administration teams and enhancement of communication between Doctor and patient.

Job Responsibilities

Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.

Monitoring of the patient.

To undertake the role of the advanced scrub practitioner, first assistant to the surgeon, acting within the defined policy.

When training successfully completed undertake suturing, small biopsies and curettes using local anaesthetic.

Enable the HCA team to work effectively to provide a high quality patient centred service and to work effectively with other agencies.

Assist with the training and induction of new staff.

Prepare the appropriate area prior to the start of a list; undertaking the appropriate checks to ensure the equipment is used safely.

Be responsible for ensuring rooms are stocked, clean and tidy to the required standards.

Ensure the daily checklist for the medical fridge, theatre and clinic rooms is completed, highlighting any issues to the management team.

Ensure stock is rotated and orders requested on a monthly basis.

Collect the patients from the reception area using your first name and job title.

Conducting mandatory patient checks including informed consent, patients identity and operative site against the supporting documentation, handing over the care of the patient to the Theatre Lead or Dermatology Doctor.

Ensure patient data is correctly entered onto the Emis system in a timely and accurate manner.

Accompany the patient back to the recovery area, depending upon the assessment undertaken by the Registered Practitioner with regards to the patients postoperative condition.

Assist in the safe transfer and positioning of the patient.

Undertake recovery post operatively, clearly explaining the aftercare procedures.

In the interests of patient and staff safety, be able to raise concerns and stop the line when needed.

Clean the appropriate area and equipment between and after the operating list/clinic.

Assist in the appropriate and safe removal of clinical waste from the department.

Be aware of and comply with all infection prevention and control policies and ensure best practice is maintained to ensure low infection rates.

Respect the patients dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.

Assist in the transfer and movement of clinical material and equipment.

Ensure any accidents, incidents or complaints are fully documented and that the appropriate manager is informed.

Attend training sessions and courses as required; complete mandatory training and actively participate in the annual appraisal process.

Participate in the annual staff survey and quarterly team meetings.

Maintain professional registration at all times in line with the regulators requirements; successfully complete revalidation.

Contribute to quality improvement and audits as required.

Assist the senior management team in ensuring CMS contractual requirements are met, and the service is delivered within budget.

Assist in CMS maintaining its CQC registration where required.

Ensure CMS policies, procedures SOPs and legislation are adhered to.

Ensure your work, conduct and behaviour are in line with the CMS ethos and model these to patients and staff at all times.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Registered Nurse (or Operating Department Practitioner) Band 5

Accountable to: Lead ODP

Responsible to: Practice Manager, Directors

Job Responsibilities

Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.

Monitoring of the patient.

To undertake the role of the advanced scrub practitioner, first assistant to the surgeon, acting within the defined policy.

When training successfully completed undertake suturing, small biopsies and curettes using local anaesthetic.

Enable the HCA team to work effectively to provide a high quality patient centred service and to work effectively with other agencies.

Assist with the training and induction of new staff.

Prepare the appropriate area prior to the start of a list; undertaking the appropriate checks to ensure the equipment is used safely.

Be responsible for ensuring rooms are stocked, clean and tidy to the required standards.

Ensure the daily checklist for the medical fridge, theatre and clinic rooms is completed, highlighting any issues to the management team.

Ensure stock is rotated and orders requested on a monthly basis.

Collect the patients from the reception area using your first name and job title.

Conducting mandatory patient checks including informed consent, patients identity and operative site against the supporting documentation, handing over the care of the patient to the Theatre Lead or Dermatology Doctor.

Ensure patient data is correctly entered onto the Emis system in a timely and accurate manner.

Accompany the patient back to the recovery area, depending upon the assessment undertaken by the Registered Practitioner with regards to the patients postoperative condition.

Assist in the safe transfer and positioning of the patient.

Undertake recovery post operatively, clearly explaining the aftercare procedures.

In the interests of patient and staff safety, be able to raise concerns and stop the line when needed.

Clean the appropriate area and equipment between and after the operating list/clinic.

Assist in the appropriate and safe removal of clinical waste from the department.

Be aware of and comply with all infection prevention and control policies and ensure best practice is maintained to ensure low infection rates.

Respect the patients dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.

Assist in the transfer and movement of clinical material and equipment.

Ensure any accidents, incidents or complaints are fully documented and that the appropriate manager is informed.

Attend training sessions and courses as required; complete mandatory training and actively participate in the annual appraisal process.

Participate in the annual staff survey and quarterly team meetings.

Maintain professional registration at all times in line with the regulators requirements; successfully complete revalidation.

Contribute to quality improvement and audits as required.

Assist the senior management team in ensuring CMS contractual requirements are met, and the service is delivered within budget.

Assist in CMS maintaining its CQC registration where required.

Ensure CMS policies, procedures SOPs and legislation are adhered to.

Ensure your work, conduct and behaviour are in line with the CMS ethos and model these to patients and staff at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or ODP with active registration.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in theatres.
• Additional relevant qualifications theatre nurse or practitioner cert/course.
• Experience of working in a Dermatology service
• Mentorship course or teaching qualification
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Nurse or ODP in the NHS or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Knowledge of patient care/needs in the peri-op environment
• Understanding of clinical governance and undertaking of audits or projects
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in managing staff including appraisals, performance, absence, selection and recruitment.
• Development of clinical protocols
  
  

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to self-development
• Good IT skills and record keeping
• Team player
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure
• Enthusiastic and ability to motivate self and others
• Flexible, adaptive, with a positive approach to change
• Good time management
  
  

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Management skills
• Extended clinical skills, e.g.
• venepuncture, Blood pressure, ECG
• Interpretation.
• Problem solving skills.
  
  

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Able to travel and work across CMS sites in Cumbria.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Able to travel and work across CMS sites in Cumbria.
  
  

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

Cumbria Medical Services Ltd

Address

2nd Floor, Railway Suite

Locke Rd, Durranhill Industrial Estate

Carlisle

CA1 3UB

Employer's website

https://www.cumbriamedicalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria Medical Services Ltd

Address

2nd Floor, Railway Suite

Locke Rd, Durranhill Industrial Estate

Carlisle

CA1 3UB

Employer's website

https://www.cumbriamedicalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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