Overview
Registered Operating Department Practitioner/Nurse – Operating Department, Main Theatres. Lead Mentor Facilitator role at Royal Surrey County Hospital. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, flexible and highly motivated individual who enjoys working independently and within a team.
You should be currently working within Royal Surrey County Hospital Theatres and be a registered Nurse or ODP with a valid NMC or HCPC registration. You should have experience with mentoring, provide evidence of ongoing professional development, and have a minimum of two years post registration and two years of anaesthetic practice. You should have proven experience of leading a team and supporting the department in and out of hours.
You will have the opportunity to develop skills such as problem solving, coaching, curriculum design, administrative experience, multitasking, and service improvement and change management.
Main duties
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high quality clinical learning environment by providing support, education, clinical expertise and development opportunities for students.
Details
Date posted: 29 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,617 to £48,778 a year, per annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 384-AR-EMF19395
Job location: Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. You should be a registered qualified Operating Department Practitioner or qualified Anaesthetic Nurse. You should hold a mentorship qualification or be a Practice Assessor and have evidence of further study. Excellent communication, IT and organisational skills are essential for this role.
It will be your responsibility to:
* Coordinate day to day supervision and monitoring of students, reporting to the Theatres Practice Development Lead regularly.
* Coordinate assessment activity and organise practice based tutorial sessions.
* Develop and enhance the quality of the learning environment to meet HCPC and NMC requirements.
* Positively influence the quality of learner experience, be accessible to students.
* Facilitate links between Higher Education Institutions, including regular attendance at Programme Management Team meetings.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. We offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program and are committed to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family values you from the interview through your tenure. The Trust is clinically led and provides joined up care bridging hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. The main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community sites in Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating is Outstanding.
We invest in our colleagues through professional development and significant capital improvements in our environment and equipment.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including support through occupational health services, a staff gym, a cycle to work scheme and a social club.
Qualifications
* Essential – RGN / City & Guilds 752 / NVQ Level III in Operating Department Practice / Diploma of Higher Education in Operating Department Practice / BSc Operating Department Practice
* Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience
* Mentorship Qualification
* Evidence of further study
* Desirable – Management Course
Knowledge
* Demonstrable Operating Theatre experience
* Management of staff and resources
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX
Website: royalsurrey.nhs.uk
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