Job overview
Band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioners (ODP or RGN)- Operating Theatres
Applicants must be registered with the HCPC/NMC.
We are looking for hardworking, Band 5 anaesthetic practitioners to join our Theatres team at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. This may suit Third year students looking for their first Registered substantive role or Band 5's ODPs or Anaesthetic Nurses looking for a change of scenery and to expand their horizons.
Theatres is an exciting, fast- paced department, with patient care at the heart of all we do.
If you are a current Band 5 ODP or anaesthetic nurse, or an ODP student qualifying in 2025, we'd love for you to join our team.
Main duties of the job
ODPs and anaesthetic nurses are an integral part of the Theatre's team, assisting the anaesthetist with all types of anaesthetics for a range of surgical specialties.
At the L&D, we undertake gynaecology, urology, ENT & Maxillo-facial, general surgery, colorectal and upper GI, Bariatrics, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, and emergency surgery, as well as supporting external areas such as A&E resus, ECT suite, MRI and CT. We will also be undertaking Major vascular surgery in our new Acute Services block so we are looking for staff with major vascular experience.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. It is an exciting time at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital as maternity, neonatal, critical care and theatre services will be moving to the brand new Acute Services Block (ASB) and New Ward Block in October 2025. Care will be delivered in modern, uplifting and fit for purpose environments and will enhance the patient experience.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Competent in anaesthetic practice- working autonomously with no supervision required (except for those newly qualified)
1. Providing skilled Anaesthetic assistance to the Anaesthetist
2. Checking anaesthetic machines & controlled drugs
3. Being able to operate a wide range of equipment and use with related consumables
4. use a variety of Theatre checklists and check/complete related documentation correctly
5. Cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms
6. Safe administration of IV fluids
7. Safe checking in of patients
8. Calm, professional manner
9. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team
10. Reporting any concerns to line manager
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
11. ODP/Nurse
12. Anaesthetic qualification if on the HCPC/NMC register
Desirable criteria
13. Previous experience with students
Experience
Essential criteria
14. Autonomous practitioner
15. Ability to work all shift patterns that are required by the department
16. Currently working in NHS/Private Hospital in band 5 role in anaesthetics
17. Experience in a variety of surgical specialties
Desirable criteria
18. Flexibility in working patterns
Knowledge
Essential criteria
19. Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice
20. Patient safety and WHO checklist
21. Ability to meet deadlines
Desirable criteria
22. Knowledge of WHO
23. CPD
Applicant requirements
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.