Theatre Nurse​/ODP

Overview

This position is working in a busy Day Case Theatre within Tavistock Hospital. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills and work as part of a close knit, supportive, multi skilled team. We work with different specialities every day of the week, so lots of variety. We have excellent patient feedback and we are able to give patients the support and care they need and deserve.

Ideally we are looking for a professional with some scrub experience, but willing to training the right candidate. You will also rotate into other areas of theatre, so experience in a theatre environment is required. You need an excellent work ethic and a sense of fun. For the right candidate we can offer support, training and sense of belonging to a very special family.

Note: Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

• Theatre staff nurse/ODP responsible for the safe preparation and organisation of the peri-operative pathway ward area and able to participate in operating department roles and procedures relating to the peri-operative phases of patient care as directed by the Senior Theatre Sister.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care of patients without supervision and incorporate the standards and philosophy of the Theatre Suite, continuously reassessing the patients’ needs and prioritising planned care appropriately.
• Be competent in the use of equipment used to monitor and facilitate treatment and care of the patients.
• Provide safe, quality care for all patients in the Theatre Suite /outpatients.
• Work across different theatre specialties as required, including general surgery, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Colorectal and Gynaecology.
• Recovery duties involve the admission, recovery and discharge of patients following general anaesthetic, local anaesthetic, sedation and blocks.
• Pre-assess patients if required and assess patients notes for suitability for admission to Tavistock Theatre.
• Working within the outpatient department supporting the medical and surgical clinics may be required at times.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

Please note that all communication will be electronic; please check your email account regularly. If you have issues applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment team on  We recognise that work life balance is important and invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to application submission.

We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted: 02 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year (£31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum Pro Rata)

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Part-time

Reference number: 216-AM-DD7704474

Job locations:
Tavistock Hospital Day Case Theatre, Spring Hill, Tavistock, PL19 8LD

START DATE FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE NO EARLIER THAN 06/04/2025

• Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.
• Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating…