Senior Anaesthetic Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital seeks a Senior Anaesthetic Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner, responsible for leading anaesthetic and recovery operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and fostering a professional environment. This role offers competitive salary benefits, opportunities for training, and a chance to contribute to world-leading ophthalmic services.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Various employee discount schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered nursing qualifications with a focus on anaesthetic practice.
• Experience in theatre settings with multi-disciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead anaesthetic and recovery teams to ensure patient safety.
• Manage daily operations within the theatre environment.
• Conduct appraisals and foster team development.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis management

Education

HCPC Registered ODP / NMC Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic Practice Qualification

Current ILS and PILS certificates

Job description

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Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.

With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.

This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.

If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

Job Overview

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.

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
  
  

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

Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Teaching and Assessing course or willing to work towards
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role
  
  

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• High level of Clinical skills and knowledge
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Involvement in Nursing Audit and Research
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

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

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description - Senior Anaesthetic Nurse/ODP (PDF, 320.4KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 254.1KB)
• MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
  
  

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name Don Pol Job title Matron - Theatres and Anaesthetics Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07851110460 Additional information

Kwasi Adzika

Lead Practitioner - Anaesthetics and Recovery

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone] Ext: 4545

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