Band 5 Anaesthetic Nurse​/Operating Department Practitioner

Band 5 Anaesthetic Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner NHS AfC:
Band 5

Main area Anaesthetic Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
-WHT-3991

Employer Whittington Health NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Whittington Health Town London Salary £38,488 - £46,852 Per Annum including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 24/06/2026 23:59

Post summary

• The post holder will be assisting in the routine daily planning and organisation of the theatres/allocated anaesthetic area, for clinical procedures and practice and participate in the department’s administration as required.
• The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and their implementation and evaluation.
• The post holder will be a qualified nurse with a relevant nurse anaesthetic qualification /ODP (Operating Department Practitioner) and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council/HCPC (Health and Care Professions) with an up to date PIN and registration number.
• Also maintaining professionalism, innovated to develop skills and knowledge, and adhering to Trust Policies and regulatory bodies such as NMC/HCPC.
• The post holder will contribute to the overall good of the organisation by being a positive role model and to treat all staff, visitors and service users with courtesy.
• The post holder will undertake rotation across the specialities to cover the service where acquired skills allow.
• The post holder is expected to hold and cover the crash / obstetric bleep, and work out of hours, i.e. 24/7 service.

• Monitor and maintain the quality of nursing activities and achieve the prescribed standards of nursing/ODP care set for the department.
• Maintain individualised nursing/ODP care according to guidance provided by the Professional Development Department and senior nursing staff.
• Provide counselling for patients, their relatives and nursing/ODP staff as appropriate.
• Liaise with colleagues and community staff to ensure continuity of clinical practice.
• Act as an anaesthetic member of the theatre team and partake accountability for achieving high standards of care within the anaesthetic area.
• Provide assistance to the surgeon/anaesthetist/nursing/ODP colleagues as required.
• Co‑operate with appropriate departmental staff to ensure correct positioning of patient for operative procedures and to ensure safe and smooth running of theatre list.
• Co‑operate with appropriate departmental staff to ensure prompt collection and dispatch of specimens.
• Check, witness and administer controlled drugs.
• Co‑operate with appropriate departmental and ward staff in sending patients to the operating department and returning patients to their wards.
• Participate in the pre/peri/post anaesthetic/operative care of the patients.
• Advise the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse of proposed changes in the order of operating lists and understand the relevance of escalating concerns.
• Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines.
• Ensure that stock levels in the specific clinical area you work in daily are kept at a reasonable and safe level.
• Provide Cell Salvage collection, processing and reinfusion processes in accordance with Trust policy, Patient Safety and clinical requirements.
• Wear uniform at all times, in accordance with the uniform policy.
• Interact with patients, visitors to the theatre department, other members of the nursing team and managers in positive, supportive and co‑operative ways.
• Carry out such other reasonably related duties appropriate to the grade, as assigned by the Team leader for their area, the Theatre Matron or nurse in charge.
• Be prepared to work across the theatre specialities including anaesthetics, recovery and day surgery (acquired skills allowing) if required to meet the needs of the service.
• Be responsible for reporting sick and annual leave in line with departmental guidelines.
• Study leave must be negotiated with the Theatre Matron and reflect the organisation and personal development plan.
• Share learning with colleagues after…