ODP​/Anaesthetics and Recovery Nurse

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Main area All main specialities:
Ortho, General, Max-Fax, Urology, Gynae, Opthalmology, gender affirmation surgery, hand trauma, Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Saturday) Job
-PC-294

Site Day Surgery Unit Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Town London Salary £38,488 - £46,852 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 02/10/2026

ODP/Anaesthetics and Recovery Nurse Band 5

The Hospital covers a wide variety of surgical procedures, you will support in assessing patients health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload, assisting in the delivery of care to meet the patients needs. You will actively promote best practice and contribute towards quality improvements, collect collate and organise data, interpret all of the information and make a justifiable assessment, making this available to relevant others.

The successful Operating Department Practitioner or Anaesthetic Nurse will ensure smooth running of the theatres. You will supervise / mentor junior staff (subject to experience) and perform recovery/anaesthetic duties. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills as the unit performs various surgical procedures ranging from General Surgery, Orthopaedic, Urology, Plastics and Ophthalmology.

Day Surgery consists of 7 operating theatres of varying specialities. We also have a brand new refurbished site with an 8 bedded ward.

We are looking for a highly motivated Anaesthetic Nurse or ODP to join our dynamic team in Anaesthetics and PACU.

PLEASE NOTE ADVERT WILL BE CLOSED ONCE SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

• The post holder will provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge.
• Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC/HCPC regulations.
• Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their careers, autonomously and as part of a team.
• Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
• Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West…