Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join the Theatre Department at Newark Hospital.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic individuals to become part of our well-established and supportive team. Ideal candidates will bring experience in scrub, anaesthetics, and/or recovery, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
Our Newark site comprises three day-case theatres, a minor operations suite, and a procedure room, offering exposure to a wide variety of specialties including Urology, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Elective Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Dermatology, and Pain Management. The role also includes participation in our on-call rota to support intra- and inter-hospital transfers. On occasion, you may be required to work at our Kings Mill Hospital site, providing further opportunities for development.
Staff development is one of our highest priorities. You will work closely with our Clinical Educator and speciality leads to access comprehensive training aligned with NMC/HCPC standards. We are committed to ensuring all competency packs and our skills matrix remain current, supporting you to grow and advance in your career.
Our team is expanding, and we are excited to welcome new colleagues who are ready to make a real impact. We look forward to receiving your application and supporting you on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:
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Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
214-SRG B
Job locations
Newark Hospital
Boundary Road
Newark
NG24 4DE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of good communication skills with clear written and oral skills.
* Evidence of effective organisation abilities and supervisory skills
Qualifications
Essential
* 1 st level NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC registered ODP at either degree or diploma level
* Clear evidence of Continued professional development.
Desirable
* Anaesthetic module for registered RGN's
Further Training
Essential
* Diploma or degree in operating department practice
* Degree level Registered Nurse
Desirable
* Evidence of personal and professional development
Experience
Essential
* Experience in the peri-operative environment
Desirable
* Mentorship or an equivalent qualification
* Dual role - Anaesthetics and scrub
Contractual
Essential
* Ability to work across sites when necessary
* Ability to contribute to the on-call rota and work unsociable hours
* Adhere to the NMC code or the HCPC conduct, performance, and ethics standard
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of good communication skills with clear written and oral skills.
* Evidence of effective organisation abilities and supervisory skills
Qualifications
Essential
* 1 st level NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC registered ODP at either degree or diploma level
* Clear evidence of Continued professional development.
Desirable
* Anaesthetic module for registered RGN's
Further Training
Essential
* Diploma or degree in operating department practice
* Degree level Registered Nurse
Desirable
* Evidence of personal and professional development
Experience
Essential
* Experience in the peri-operative environment
Desirable
* Mentorship or an equivalent qualification
* Dual role - Anaesthetics and scrub
Contractual
Essential
* Ability to work across sites when necessary
* Ability to contribute to the on-call rota and work unsociable hours
* Adhere to the NMC code or the HCPC conduct, performance, and ethics standard
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
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newark Hospital
Boundary Road
Newark
NG24 4DE
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newark Hospital
Boundary Road
Newark
NG24 4DE
Employer's website
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