Job summary Are you an approachable and positive theatre practitioner who is committed to providing an excellent patient experience? We are recruiting for an experienced Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse Full or Part time who are interested in our very busy Neurosurgery unit at the Nottingham University Hospitals based at Queens Medical Centre. We care for a wide range of elective and major surgical patients and consistently receive positive feedback. We are a team that has a united sense of purpose to always do the right thing for each other and the patients that we have the privilege to care for. Please note, you must have an existing accredited anaesthetic qualification to be considered for this post. Main duties of the job In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing safe and effective care for patients during the perioperative and post-operative period. To work in a variety of different areas throughout the service including anaesthetics for both elective and emergency paediatric and adult patients. To participate as an integral member of the theatre team and work with the multidisciplinary teams. You would participate in the supervision and training of students and junior staff with training onto the supervisor course package. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 164-7085826 Job locations Queens Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities Actively participate in annual appraisal and PDP in accordance with Trust policy. Undertake mandatory training in accordance with Trust and departmental requirements. Assist with the department's training needs by teaching students and junior staff in accordance with departmental and service training philosophy Act as an effective role model at all times. Act as a supervisor/assessor for individual students and learners, undertaking appropriate qualifications to support this role.Managerial Work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that effective high quality care is given to meet patients needs.Undertake the management of a defined clinical area when required in accordance with personal competencies and level of experience, including allocation of staff and resources to ensure high standards of patient care.Plan and evaluate care given by junior staff, providing support and assistance when required to ensure that the development needs of all staff are met.Ensure that effective communication is maintained with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers, exchanging information to aid problem solving and decision making.Participate in clinical audit as required to support the improvement of patient care within the perioperative period.Maintain and enhance effective working relationshipsContribute to development within the department including participation in team meetings, audits, new ways of working and initiatives to improve the delivery of the service.Undertake additional roles to support the team and promote self-development, commensurate with knowledge and skills. e.g. Risk officer, mandatory trainer, infection control link role.Practice with full regard to Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.To work at all times within the framework of the NMC/HCPC Codes of Professional conduct. Job description Job responsibilities Actively participate in annual appraisal and PDP in accordance with Trust policy. Undertake mandatory training in accordance with Trust and departmental requirements. Assist with the department's training needs by teaching students and junior staff in accordance with departmental and service training philosophy Act as an effective role model at all times. Act as a supervisor/assessor for individual students and learners, undertaking appropriate qualifications to support this role.Managerial Work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that effective high quality care is given to meet patients needs.Undertake the management of a defined clinical area when required in accordance with personal competencies and level of experience, including allocation of staff and resources to ensure high standards of patient care.Plan and evaluate care given by junior staff, providing support and assistance when required to ensure that the development needs of all staff are met.Ensure that effective communication is maintained with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers, exchanging information to aid problem solving and decision making.Participate in clinical audit as required to support the improvement of patient care within the perioperative period.Maintain and enhance effective working relationshipsContribute to development within the department including participation in team meetings, audits, new ways of working and initiatives to improve the delivery of the service.Undertake additional roles to support the team and promote self-development, commensurate with knowledge and skills. e.g. Risk officer, mandatory trainer, infection control link role.Practice with full regard to Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.To work at all times within the framework of the NMC/HCPC Codes of Professional conduct. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Current UK NMC/HCPC registration Desirable Evidence of recent training related to theatre's Evidence of mentoring qualification Experience Essential Experience of scrub practitioner role / anaesthetic role in main theatres or day surgery Supervision of non-registered staff, students or new starters Communication and Relationship skills Essential Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Current UK NMC/HCPC registration Desirable Evidence of recent training related to theatre's Evidence of mentoring qualification Experience Essential Experience of scrub practitioner role / anaesthetic role in main theatres or day surgery Supervision of non-registered staff, students or new starters Communication and Relationship skills Essential Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Queens Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)