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Job Summary
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Operating Department Practitioners to join our Anaesthetic team in Main Theatres. We welcome applications from experienced/newly qualifying practitioners. We are extremely proud of our ethos of supporting newly qualified practitioners and providing a team orientated environment.
Job Summary
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Operating Department Practitioners to join our Anaesthetic team in Main Theatres. We welcome applications from experienced/newly qualifying practitioners. We are extremely proud of our ethos of supporting newly qualified practitioners and providing a team orientated environment.
We provide an in house induction and an excellent preceptorship package. Internal and external training opportunities are available to support you in your continued professional development.
We offer a supportive, exciting and challenging work environment with a flexible supernumerary period for new starters. We are committed to the training and development of our staff and we are supported by a dedicated Practice Development Facilitator. You will be given a rotational plan to ensure you achieve competence in your allocated specialty.
Our Main Theatre Suite comprises of nine Theatres and one Recovery Unit; one of our theatres is a dedicated obstetric theatre and two of our theatres are modern, integrated laparoscopic theatres.
The team also provides skilled anaesthetic assistance in other areas such as CT, MRI, Accident & Emergency, also supporting level 3 transfers to other unit and as part of the hospital resuscitation team.
The successful candidates would be expected to participate in a rota system that provides 24 hour care, including weekends and public holidays.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will provide clinical support within the anaesthetic team, ensuring effective support for colleagues to plan, monitor and evaluate skills in the delivery of appropriate care for perioperative patients.
Providing a quality service with responsibility for patient safety and standards of care, ensuring the provision of evidence-based care by being a role model providing specialist knowledge within theatre practice.
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and / or children and in line with Trust Policy; successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.
Please note, applications will only be considered from registered ODP's or registered Nurses with an approved UK anaesthetic qualification, or student ODP's nearing qualification.
About Us
There's never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2031/2 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
426-858-25CC
Job locations
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this opportunity, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this opportunity, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
* Registered Operating Department Practitioner or nurse with UK approved anaesthetic qualification.
* Member of Professional Body
Desirable
* For RN - ENB 176/183/182/HDU/Critical Care, Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998, Mentorship Preparation Programme.C&G 730,
Experience
Essential
* Have a sound knowledge/experience of basic theatre skills and theatre processes. If no previous theatre experience - a commitment to developing skills and knowledge and some understanding of the theatre environment.
Desirable
* Experience in broad range of theatre specialities.
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
* Flexible attitude to work
* Excellent team working skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* IT literate
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
* Flexible attitude to work
* Excellent team working skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* IT literate
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
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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