Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
The closing date is 29 April 2026
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Theatres are recruiting Band 5 Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners within our departments!
We've been providing patient‑centred healthcare to communities in the North East of England and beyond for over 250 years and are proud to be one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, offering a vast and diverse range of specialist services.
This means we are in the unique and enviable position to offer theatre Nursing and Operating Department Practitioner career opportunities in a range of specialisms:
* Emergency Theatres
* General
* Gynaecology
* Plastics
* Max Fax
* Orthopaedics
* ENT
* Robotic Surgery
* Paediatrics
* Ophthalmology
* Urology
* Neuro Radiology and Obstetrics at the Royal Victoria Infirmary
* Interview Date Monday 11 May 2026
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
There is excellent scope for learning and advancement within our theatres. We have our own dedicated Education Team and on the ground clinical skills supervisors, to help you develop and progress in your career.
We approach our daily work with the ethos that patients remain at the heart of everything we do, in line with the trust's Vision and Values and this is reflected in our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals Strategy.
We seek self‑motivated, confident nurses and ODPs with a natural aptitude for empathy and attentiveness, who can demonstrate a sensitive yet self‑assured approach with patients who are often very scared and uncertain for their future.
Acting as an advocate for your patients, you will need authentic communication and listening skills, and the ability to build trust, considering all factors in their response to prognosis and treatment plans. This can require considerable resilience and insight and you will liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues which will require good coordination and organisation skills.
Previous experience in theatres is essential.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Freeman Hospital
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting‑edge care (supported by state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Job responsibilities
* To co‑ordinate and provide skilled clinical practise (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct.
* To contribute to the continued development of Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), including the supervision of junior nurses/ODPs and support staff.
* Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence‑based clinical care to a group of patients.
* Assist and contribute to the management and organisation of a theatre or department.
* Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing/ODP care.
* Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
* Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
* Work collaboratively and co‑operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
You will providing outstanding care, taking a successful multi‑disciplinary approach. You will work alongside a large team of talented individuals including medical, surgical, anaesthetic and intensive care teams, allied health professionals, pharmacists and many more.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
There is a multitude of opportunities for career development within our Trust. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in particular is extremely important to us, to ensure our staff can fully liberate their potential. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your skills and competencies with dedicated support from our Clinical Educators.
Finding the perfect job for you
At interview you will be asked to select your preference for working specialty including site, and we will endeavour to appoint to your first choice where possible. If you would like to contact us about any of the vacancies for direct line manager details email: nuth.NursingRecruitmentQueries@nhs.net
All of our clinical areas are supported and lead by experienced Matrons - contact details are available on our Trust website. Please make contact to find out more or to arrange an informal visit.
Please note that we are unable to offer alternative interview dates so candidates should make every effort to be available for the interview date shown on the current advert.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
* Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on‑going professional development
* Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
* Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
* Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
SKILLS
* Basic IT skills
* Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration, acting as scrub practitioner
EXPERIENCE
* Relevant and recent clinical experience
* Previous experience in speciality
QUALIFICATIONS
* Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / ODP
* NMC / HCPC registration
* Diploma / Degree in Nursing / ODP completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
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.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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