Childrens Theatres Operating Department Practitioner ODP/Staff Nurse
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Job Summary
We are welcoming applications from experienced Theatre Practitioners or newly registered nurses or ODPs that have had experience, either in a previous job or as a student, in a theatres environment.
Job Summary
We are welcoming applications from experienced Theatre Practitioners or newly registered nurses or ODPs that have had experience, either in a previous job or as a student, in a theatres environment.
Our roles are rotational within theatres, however, we are looking for candidates excited about starting in our anaesthetic team.
As a gifted ODP or a Registered Nurse ready for a new challenge, we understand your value. That's why we want you to join our vibrant team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) and help us deliver world-class care in a department that feels like family and the opportunity to discover and learn something new each and every day.
There are currently full time and part time opportunities due to expansion in our department. Our Education team will support you and will include education on skills such as advanced airway skills, invasive line management, management of emergency scenarios such as anaphylaxis, major haemorrhage and local anaesthetic toxicity, plus fluid and pain management.
This position is not suitable for nurses requiring OSCE to register with the NMC UK.
Main duties of the job
Coastguard and Horizon Children's Theatres Department has 9 theatres over 2 specifically paediatric theatre departments. The specialities we cover are neurosurgery, scoliosis, cardiac, cardiac catheter, interventional radiology, oncology, general, urology, ear, nose and throat, orthopaedics,renal, plastics, burns, dental, maxillofacial, laparoscopic and endoscopy.
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) is nestled in the heart of the vibrant city of Bristol. A city brimming with art and culture, restaurants and nightlife. A place where you can live and grow, raise a family and discover the true meaning of work-life balance. You'll have all the benefits of city-life just a stones-throw away from the sprawling countryside.
Please contact us to organise an informal visit so that you can see for yourself the supportive environment.
About Us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
387-WC3531-HN
Job locations
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment
* Interest in the clinical area
Desirable
* Experience of teaching
* Experience of taking charge
Essential
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT
* Computer skills
* Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids
* Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
* Clinical decision making ability
* Teaching/supervisory skills
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
* Act in a professional manner
* Self motivated
* A team player
* Recognition of own limits
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
* Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Essential
Qualifications and and Training
* RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent
* Current NMC/ HCPC registration
Desirable
* Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes e.g. teaching and assessing course
Aptitudes
Essential
* Supportive
* Respectful
* Innovative
* Collaborative
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Supportive
* Respectful
* Innovative
* Collaborative
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
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Employment type
* Employment type
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* Job function
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