Senior Anaesthetic Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital is seeking a Band 6 senior anesthetic nurse / ODP. The role requires an experienced practitioner to lead teams, manage operations, and ensure high-quality patient care. With comprehensive training and a supportive environment, this full-time position promises an engaging career in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary with high-cost area supplement

NHS Pension Scheme membership

24/7 independent counselling support

Career-long learning and development opportunities

Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes

Free Pilates classes

Full support and training to develop skills

Qualifications

• Registered ODP/Nurse with Anaesthetic Practice.
• Hold ILS and PILS certificates or be willing to work towards.
• Experience in Paediatric Anaesthesia and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead anaesthetic and recovery teams for prompt theatre starts.
• Oversee equipment availability and escalate deficits.
• Contribute to governance and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Basic IT Skills

Education

HCPC Registered ODP

NMC Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic Practice Qualification

ILS and PILS certificates

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 senior anesthetic nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) within our Operating department at Moorfields Eye Hospital - City Road.

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, highly motivated registered anaesthetic nurse / ODP with excellent clinical knowledge in the Theatre set to lead our team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a skilled and motivated practitioner to lead the anaesthetic and recovery areas as a clinical expert. This primarily clinical role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, staff allocation, audit implementation, and supporting rota management to ensure safe, high-quality care. The post holder will be professionally accountable for maintaining a safe environment and delivering patient-centred care throughout the perioperative and postoperative phases.

You will support anaesthetists and surgeons in theatre, manage emergencies, and participate in the 2222 response team following ILS and PILS training. As a visible leader, you'll provide direct support to junior staff, conduct appraisals and return-to-work interviews, and escalate performance concerns when needed. The role requires active involvement in improving theatre flow and utilisation, promoting effective teamwork, and supporting a culture of flexibility and continuous improvement.

About us

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Details Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-7190726-A

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Job description Job responsibilities

Lead the anaesthetic and recovery teams to ensure prompt theatre starts, patient safety, and effective care coordination.

Uphold Trust values and professional standards while fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and dignity.

Oversee the availability and functionality of anaesthetic and recovery equipment, ensuring timely escalation of any deficits.

Champion adherence to the safer surgery checklist and infection prevention measures, acting as a link role where required.

Deputise for the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics and Recovery and participate in out-of-hours management as necessary.

Provide hands-on clinical care, supervise documentation standards, and support learning opportunities for staff and students.

Contribute to governance, audit, risk management, and service improvement initiatives across the department.

Support workforce management, including recruitment, appraisals, performance monitoring, and staff training compliance.

Collaborate with the Theatre Manager on budget management, stock control, and cost improvement strategies.

Job description Job responsibilities

Lead the anaesthetic and recovery teams to ensure prompt theatre starts, patient safety, and effective care coordination.

Uphold Trust values and professional standards while fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and dignity.

Oversee the availability and functionality of anaesthetic and recovery equipment, ensuring timely escalation of any deficits.

Champion adherence to the safer surgery checklist and infection prevention measures, acting as a link role where required.

Deputise for the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics and Recovery and participate in out-of-hours management as necessary.

Provide hands-on clinical care, supervise documentation standards, and support learning opportunities for staff and students.

Contribute to governance, audit, risk management, and service improvement initiatives across the department.

Support workforce management, including recruitment, appraisals, performance monitoring, and staff training compliance.

Collaborate with the Theatre Manager on budget management, stock control, and cost improvement strategies.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential

• HCPC Registered ODP / NMC Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic Practice Qualification
• Hold current ILS and PILS certificates or be willing to work towards

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing course or willing to work towards

Experience Essential

• Appropriate experience having been acquired to be able to demonstrate
• Appropriate experience with Paediatric Anaesthesia
• Evidence of successfully coordinating, managing and leading the team on a day-today basis

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role

Knowledge Essential

• High level of Clinical skills and knowledge

Desirable

• Involvement in Nursing Audit and Research

Skills Essential

• Able to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
• Basic IT Skills

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential

• HCPC Registered ODP / NMC Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic Practice Qualification
• Hold current ILS and PILS certificates or be willing to work towards

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing course or willing to work towards

Experience Essential

• Appropriate experience having been acquired to be able to demonstrate
• Appropriate experience with Paediatric Anaesthesia
• Evidence of successfully coordinating, managing and leading the team on a day-today basis

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role

Knowledge Essential

• High level of Clinical skills and knowledge

Desirable

• Involvement in Nursing Audit and Research

Skills Essential

• Able to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
• Basic IT Skills

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)