Staff Nurse/Odp - Anaesthetics

Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children Nhs Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner to deliver high-quality perioperative care for babies, children and young people. The role requires technical competence, compassion and teamwork within a world-renowned paediatric setting.

You will work across anaesthesia, airway management and monitoring, ensuring patient safety, accurate documentation and effective communication with families.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner required.
• Anaesthetic Course qualification Level 7 for NMC registered nurses.
• Current UK registration and licence to practise required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, check and maintain anaesthetic equipment, airway devices, monitoring systems and essential supplies.
• Assist anaesthetists during induction, maintenance and emergence from anaesthesia.
• Monitor patients’ wellbeing throughout the perioperative journey and document care.
• Support safe administration of anaesthesia within your scope and respond to changing clinical situations.
• Maintain infection prevention/control procedures and contribute to a safe learning environment.

Skills

GOSH Values

NMC/HCPC registration

Education

NMC registered nurse

Anaesthetic Course Level 7

Job description

Job summary

A Staff Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred perioperative care to babies, children and young people undergoing surgical procedures and specialist interventions. Working within a world-renowned paediatric hospital, the role requires a high level of clinical competence, professionalism, adaptability and compassion, with a strong focus on patient safety and positive experiences for children and their families.

Working at GOSH offers opportunities to develop specialist knowledge within advanced paediatric anaesthesia and complex surgical care. Areas of professional interest and innovation may include paediatric airway management, advanced monitoring, simulation-based training, quality improvement, clinical research and the development of evidence-based practice. Through ongoing learning, reflective practice and engagement with new techniques and technologies, you will contribute to continuous service improvement and the delivery of excellent care. Ultimately, the role combines technical expertise, critical thinking and compassionate communication to help ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include preparing, checking and maintaining anaesthetic equipment, airway devices, monitoring systems and essential clinical supplies; assisting anaesthetists during the induction, maintenance and emergence from anaesthesia; and monitoring patients' wellbeing throughout the perioperative journey. You will support the safe administration of anaesthesia within your scope of practice, anticipate the needs of the anaesthetic team, maintain accurate documentation, adhere to infection prevention and control procedures, and respond promptly to changing clinical situations or emergencies. An equally important aspect of the role is providing reassurance and emotional support to children and their families, recognising the individual needs of each patient and helping to create a safe, calm and supportive environment.

Teamwork is central to the role, requiring close collaboration with anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre practitioners, recovery staff, nurses and other multidisciplinary professionals. Effective communication, mutual respect and a shared commitment to patient safety are essential, particularly when caring for children with complex medical conditions or undergoing highly specialised procedures. There is also an expectation to take responsibility for personal professional development, maintain clinical competencies, support students and colleagues where appropriate, and contribute to a positive learning culture.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Details

Date posted: 21 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year Inclusive per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 271-CCS-8249554

Closing date: 04 November 2026

Person Specification

Essential

• GOSH Values
• NMC registered nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality) or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Anaesthetic Course qualification Level 7 (for NMC registered nurse)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Anaesthetic Team Leader, Annette Rockwell, [e-mail], 02074059200