Job summary Band 5 ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse Anaesthetic Nurse | Operating Department Practitioner | Band 5 | Whittington Hospital | Newly Qualified or Experienced Anaesthetic Nurse | Newly Qualified or Experienced Operating Department Practitioner We have an exciting opportunity for an Anaesthetic Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner to join our team on a permanent basis. We pride ourselves in forward thinking and encouraging our staff to develop by extending the role of the theatre practitioner. We consider the role of the theatre practitioner to be fundamental and innovative, always seeking as a team to evolve and improve. We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities for you to undertake a wide range of in-house and university-based training programmes. We are currently offering a Band 5 to Band 6 progression pathway, subject to the fulfilling of necessary criteria. Main duties of the job The Whittington Hospital has been rated twentieth in the second annual Healthcare 100 awards, which recognises top employers in healthcare. We pride ourselves in forward thinking and encouraging our staff to develop by extending the role of the theatre practitioner. If you are a newly qualified or experienced Anaesthetic Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner specialising in anaesthetics, we are offering 1 full time (37.5 hours per week) band 5 position of Anaesthetic Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner Anaesthetic within our busy suites. We have 6 Main Theatres and 4 Day Treatment Centre Theatres specialising in Orthopaedics and Trauma, Bariatric, General, Colorectal, Breast surgery, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as Ophthalmology.We also act as a key member of the CRASH/Obstetric team during and out of hours. You will need to deliver a holistic care approach that is current, evidence based and effective. You must have a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, in order that you contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department. We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities for you to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programme. To apply for this post, you must hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered anaesthetic practitioner RGN/ODP and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. About us Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive inner HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 220-WHT-3013-A Job locations Main Theatres, Whittington Health London N19 5NF Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: Assisting in the routine daily planning and organisation of the theatres/allocated anaesthetic area, for clinical procedures and practice, across a range of surgical specialities Delivering high quality anaesthetic care in isolated areas such as Maternity and functioning as an essential member of the cardiac arrest team. Participate in the departments administration as required. Opportunity to rotate between areas may be available. Who we are looking for: Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council for ODPs, is essential. An RGN/RN with a UK recognised anaesthetic nursing qualification or Operating Department Practitioner qualification is essential. Recent experience of working within theatres as an anaesthetic practitioner would be advantageous. Delivering high quality, patient-focused care, that is current, evidence based and effective. Be compassionate and able to demonstrate excellent patient care & leadership skills. Have strong verbal and written communication skills. Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: Assisting in the routine daily planning and organisation of the theatres/allocated anaesthetic area, for clinical procedures and practice, across a range of surgical specialities Delivering high quality anaesthetic care in isolated areas such as Maternity and functioning as an essential member of the cardiac arrest team. Participate in the departments administration as required. Opportunity to rotate between areas may be available. Who we are looking for: Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council for ODPs, is essential. An RGN/RN with a UK recognised anaesthetic nursing qualification or Operating Department Practitioner qualification is essential. Recent experience of working within theatres as an anaesthetic practitioner would be advantageous. Delivering high quality, patient-focused care, that is current, evidence based and effective. Be compassionate and able to demonstrate excellent patient care & leadership skills. Have strong verbal and written communication skills. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential RGN/RN with anaesthetic course or Operating Dept Practitioner with Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice Proof of registration with NMC (nurses) or HCPC (ODPs) Recent experience working within theatres as an anaesthetic practitioner Skills/Abilities Essential Able to work under minimum supervision Ability to prioritise and possess effective decision making skills Able to work as a team member Able to manage learners Good verbal and written communication skills Competence in a range of skills and any additional training undertaken Good IT skills Experience in an operating theatre setting Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of a range of surgical procedures Health and Safety regulations Equal Opportunities Data Protection Infection Control regulations Current nursing/operating department research and developments Evidence based practice in Theatres Commitment to/evidence of continuing professional development Personal Qualities Essential Always act in a professional manner Good communication skills with patients and multi-disciplinary team Enthusiastic and motivated Flexible and willing to rotate to all areas Able to work under pressure Able to deal with stress Other Essential Good attendance record Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential RGN/RN with anaesthetic course or Operating Dept Practitioner with Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice Proof of registration with NMC (nurses) or HCPC (ODPs) Recent experience working within theatres as an anaesthetic practitioner Skills/Abilities Essential Able to work under minimum supervision Ability to prioritise and possess effective decision making skills Able to work as a team member Able to manage learners Good verbal and written communication skills Competence in a range of skills and any additional training undertaken Good IT skills Experience in an operating theatre setting Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of a range of surgical procedures Health and Safety regulations Equal Opportunities Data Protection Infection Control regulations Current nursing/operating department research and developments Evidence based practice in Theatres Commitment to/evidence of continuing professional development Personal Qualities Essential Always act in a professional manner Good communication skills with patients and multi-disciplinary team Enthusiastic and motivated Flexible and willing to rotate to all areas Able to work under pressure Able to deal with stress Other Essential Good attendance record 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 Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Address Main Theatres, Whittington Health London N19 5NF Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)