Main area Ophthalmology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On Call commitments weekend and bank holidays) Job ref 153-SU06090
Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 03/06/2026 23:59 Interview date 17/06/2026
Anaesthetic ODP (RN/ODP)
Band 5
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
To provide nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient centred care for patients.
To support the Trust strategy of delivering a quality healthcare service for
patients and their families/carers.
To work within and to support the Trust Objectives and the ward/departments philosophy and standards.
To carry out theatre procedures and implement policies. Ensure patient documentation and all safety measures are carried out in accordance with departmental policy.
To participate as a scrub, recovery and anaesthetic assistant
To act up for person with continuing responsibility as required
This role requires an active UK HCPC or NMC Registration
Base Location: UHD - Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Main duties of the job
To be a skilled member of the theatre team in a variety of surgical specialities and or disciplines.
Demonstrate a high level of dexterity when working in the operating field as Scrub Anaesthetic assistant and Recovery.
Inform Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents or problem areas affecting patients or staff and participate in the investigations.
Ensure all equipment is in good, safe working order and ready for immediate use. Immediately report to the nurse in charge of the suite any defective equipment, inadequate provisions or supplies.
Act, at all times, as the patients’ advocate to ensure their safety, well-being and dignity.
Assess the patients’ levels of anxiety and provide advice and reassurance as necessary.
Working for our organisation
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide high standards of individualised nursing care for patients and their families by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
Recognise and report appropriately any changes in patient’s condition and escalate appropriately.
To perform and demonstrate excellence in Surgical Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery experience.
To demonstrate safety and experience in in Paediatric Nursing and PILS competency
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
* Working knowledge of basic operating department routine and surgical specialties undertaken Understanding of the surgical patient pathway through the hospital
* Working knowledge of relevant equipment Conversant with WHO safety checklist Aware of AFPP Standards and Guidelines for safe Peri-operative Practice
Knowledge and Experience
* Working under pressure with frequent interruptions, Experience in Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery
* Working knowledge of relevant equipment for Ophhthalmic
NMC registered Nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree In Adult Health Nursing), HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice
* Qualification RN, HCPC (Experience in Theatre)
* Experience in Surgical Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery
* Experience in Paediatric Nursing and PILS trained/ILS
* Learning and Assessing in Practice (or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification)
* Patient Care in Anaesthesia (or equivalent Anaesthetic CPD module)
Interview
* Experience in Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery
* Experience in Paediatric Nursing and PILS trained/ILS
* Surgical First Assistant (SFA), Ophthalmic First Assistant
* Able to integrate and work within the MDT Supportive of staff/team members
* Technical/clinical competencies relevant to practice role eg, airway managemen
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Christian Zuniga Job title Clinical Leader Email address Christian.Zuniga@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number 03000196064 Additional information Christian Zuniga|Clinical Leader Theatre Manager NHS Professional Nurse Advocate Eye Theatres | Royal Bournemouth Hospital NHS University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust 0300 019 6064 Christian.Zuniga@uhd.nhs.uk | www.uhd.nhs.uk
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