Theatre Practitioner/ODP - Anaesthetic Team

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scarborough is looking for an ODP or Anaesthetic Nurse. The role involves providing high-quality peri-operative care, supporting emergency response teams, and maintaining patient communication. Applicants must have a relevant qualification and at least three years of experience in a related field. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including NHS pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 to 33 days holiday

Relocation package

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience as a Band 5 in an anaesthetic practitioner role.
• Demonstrates awareness of NHS standards of Professional Practice.
• Qualified with HCPC or NMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standard of patient-focused care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Support anaesthetic needs of peri-operative patients.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Professional approach

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Operating Department Practitioner

Recognised Anaesthetic Nurse Qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an ODP or Anaesthetic Nurse with a passion for delivering high quality care, but also love the sea, countryside and fresh air? This might be the job for you!

We are looking for ODP's or Anaesthetic Nurses to join us in Scarborough and Bridlington. We run eight theatres over two sites, covering many specialities including general surgery, urology, gynaecology, ENT, Max Fax, ophthalmology, obstetrics, elective orthopaedics and trauma.

We have established day surgery wards on both sites and an excellent elective orthopaedic ward, ensuring our same day discharge rates for joint replacements are some of the best in the country. Our Bridlington surgical hub provides an excellent elective orthopaedic pathway, and the same day discharge rates for joint replacement are one of the best in the country.

At Scarborough we cover a 24 hour emergency theatre and are part of the cardiac arrest, trauma teams and paediatric emergency teams meaning no two days are the same.

Day to day duties will include using acquired anaesthetic skills to support the anaesthetic needs of the peri-operative patient, as well as supporting the emergency response teams with the airway needs of deteriorating patients. Evidence of training in such roles is essential for any candidates wishing to apply.

We are looking for ODP Practitioners or Registered Nurses with an anaesthetic qualification and three years of experience in the peri-operative setting.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and HCPC standard of proficiency for Operating Department Practitioners
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

About us

For more information about our Trust, please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details – Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay &ier & Band

Agenda for change

Band 5

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract & Working pattern

Permanent

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7609080-TP-SS

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Job description Responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification – Experience and Knowledge (Essential)

• 3 years' experience as a Band 5 in anaesthetic practitioner role
• Demonstrates awareness of evidence-based practice within a Theatre environment
• Demonstrates awareness of the role of the Anaesthetic Practitioner
• Demonstrates awareness of NHS standards of Professional Practice
• Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care

Qualifications and training (Essential)

• Qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration or Nurse with Recognised Anaesthetic Nurse Qualification and NMC registration

Desirable

• Practice Assessor/Mentor or willingness to train
• Advanced Clinical Skills qualifications

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 the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

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