Anaesthetic Nurse​/ODP

Anaesthetic Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Join Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust as an Anaesthetic Nurse / ODP in our dynamic Main Theatres and Day Surgery department. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering cutting‑edge care across a wide range of specialties, including urology, general surgery, upper GI, breast, gynaecology, paediatrics, ENT, oral, plastic, ophthalmology, trauma & orthopaedics, CEPOD, robotics and bariatric surgeries.

• 12 theatres: 8 in the main theatre, 4 in Day Surgery Unit, plus support for 2 maternity theatres and IVF.
• Diverse specialties and advanced robotic technology.

You must be a Registered ODP (operating Department practitioner) with HCPC or an RN holding a recognised anaesthetic qualification.

• Clinical Care: Provide high‑quality patient care under supervision, implement basic and complex healthcare practices, ensure safe techniques, document care accurately, and contribute to multidisciplinary decision‑making.
• Communication & Teamwork: Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues; report incidents; support team discussions.
• Management & Leadership: Allocate resources, delegate tasks to junior staff, support peers through preceptorship, contribute to policy development and quality audits, and promote evidence‑based practice.
• Governance: Maintain high standards of clinical care, keep patients informed, identify risks, and update clinical skills through professional development.
• Education & Training: Identify personal development needs, participate in training, and adhere to health and safety policies.

All shortlisted external candidates will undertake a drug calculation test; only those who pass will proceed to interview.

• Award‑winning team and recognitions for excellence.
• Work alongside leading specialists and utilise innovative technology.
• Clear career progression from Band 5 to Band 7 with dual training opportunities.
• Flexible shift patterns, including long days, nights for CEPOD, and weekends.

• 27‑33 days holiday (dependent on years of service) + 8 bank holidays.
• Access to over 4000 discounts via the Blue Light Card.
• Automatic enrollment in NHS pension with employer contribution (~20%).
• Health and well‑being support (e.g., discounted gym memberships).
• And more.

Louise Keefe – Anaesthetic and ODP Lead
Email:
Tel: 020 8546 73074
Extension: 3074