Job Summary
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Band 5 Nurse, ODP or Newly Qualified to join our friendly Anaesthetic Theatre team within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Our specialties include Gynae Elective and Oncology, Urology, Upper GI, Colorectal, Breast, Vascular, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Head and Neck
Our team will be dedicated towards your development by providing a supportive, encouraging and positive learning environment. Successful applicants will receive supernumerary status whilst achieving specific competencies, additional training and potential leadership progression.
Full time and part time posts will be considered if candidates possess the right skills and knowledge. The post includes a varied shift pattern, day/night/on call rota, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of the perioperative multidisciplinary theatre team delivering exceptional care for patients attending for their surgery. The post holder will be a HCPC registered ODP or NMC registered nurse with an anaesthetic qualification who will assess, plan, implement and evaluate high quality, safe and compassionate care for patients in the perioperative setting, providing specialist assistance to the anaesthetist.
This care will be facilitated utilising evidence-based perioperative standards, trust policies as well as local and national guidelines (e.g. NICE, NatSSIPS).
Your role will include the preparation of a wide range of specialist equipment, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous and airway equipment. During the surgical procedure the anaesthetic practitioner will also provide essential support between the surgical team and other parts of the operating theatre and hospital. The anaesthetic practitioner will be responsible for the preparation and safe transfer of the patient to the Critical Care or Recovery area. The job role will require the applicant to work within a range of settings and specialities, and cross-site working may be required on occasion.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a dynamic approach to their workload and have commitment, drive and enthusiasm.
About Us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Details
Date posted
17 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
318-26-T0110
Job locations
Cheltenham General Hospital
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Existing anaesthetic skills required. Open to Newly Qualified ODP applicants.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about working for Cheltenham General Hospital, General Theatres.
For any enquiries please contact Cathy Parry, Principal ODP, ,
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Existing anaesthetic skills required. Open to Newly Qualified ODP applicants.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about working for Cheltenham General Hospital, General Theatres.
For any enquiries please contact Cathy Parry, Principal ODP, ,
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
NMC level 1 actively registered Nurse with recognised anaesthetic course/ HCPC actively registered Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
Teaching and Assessing Qualification (or equivalent)
ILS/ALS
Essential
Experience
Recent experience of working in a theatre environment utilising anaesthetic skills
Desirable
Experience working in specialities listed in Job Description
Essential
Knowledge/ Skills
Mature and flexible approach to problem solving
Effective time-management and prioritisation of workload
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as a team
Knowledge of Trust's values and vision
Desirable
Anaesthetic skills applied in a clinical setting
Person Specification
Essential
Mature and flexible approach to problem solving
Effective time-management and prioritisation of workload
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as a team
Knowledge of Trust's values and vision
Desirable
Anaesthetic skills applied in a clinical setting
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.
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.
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
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cheltenham General Hospital
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
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Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cheltenham General Hospital
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
Employer's website
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