Anaesthetic Practitioner / ODP
The closing date is 28 April 2026
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a forward‑thinking, proactive and highly motivated Anaesthetic practitioners (Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners (ODP’s)) to join our theatre team at Ashford and St. Peters NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, a desire to learn and passion to develop and improve. Previous theatre experience is welcome, along with experience from other specialities or those just starting on their ODP career.
As a team member, you will have a range of learning opportunities available. Starting with a rotation throughout the departments, you will develop your competencies within each speciality.
Informal visits to the unit are welcome so you can come and meet us and see the way that care is delivered.
Please contact St. Peter's site Team Leader Janet Wright, or Clinical Practice Educator Joi Kaunde‑Smith.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work in a variety of settings as part of a team to provide safe, cost‑effective, efficient care for patients and ensure their safety and well‑being throughout the peri‑operative period. Your main role will be to provide expertise and assistance to the anaesthetist in the peri‑operative environment and out of department such as A & E, MRI, and inter‑hospital transfers. This will involve ensuring that all the equipment and drugs required are checked and available.
You will also be expected to function clinically within the Operating Department as part of the team together with the surgical team in roles such as preparing the operating room, transfer and safe positioning of patients.
Effective communication skills are vital for this role, both written and verbal, with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives, considering impairments, levels of consciousness and language barriers.
You will be required to adhere to local policies, guidelines and SOPs in order to maintain a high standard of good quality care within the department.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,000 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St. Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward‑thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
Job responsibilities
* Provide specialist support and knowledge to patients within clinical areas in the operating department and surrounding areas.
* Act as a role model and create an environment that promotes excellence in Theatre Practice and empowers staff to develop high levels of clinical skills and autonomy.
* Deliver skilled practical care to all patients and lead in the monitoring, planning and delivery of individualised patient care, providing specialist advice to junior staff in areas of practice.
* Be prepared to extend knowledge and skills by rotation to other specialties.
* Participate in emergency cover for the department including out of hours shifts, on‑call cover and rotation onto night duty for the Operating Department and other areas where applicable.
* Be competent in current emergency resuscitation techniques, both in theory and practice.
* Report any complaints, accidents, untoward incidents or unusual occurrences to the Clinical Manager and ensure that where possible remedial action is taken to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of such incidents. Ensure incident forms are completed with statements where appropriate.
* Demonstrate a personal duty of care in keeping yourself and other staff up to date in the use of new equipment and procedures in the relevant areas of care.
* Actively participate in current research and clinical audit promoting changes in practice as required.
* Ensure rigorous adherence to infection control practices including hand hygiene and universal precautions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC 1st Level Registered Nurse/Midwife or HCPC Registered Allied Health Professional
* Evidence of further professional development and maintenance of mandatory training
Experience
* Recent experience in an acute hospital setting in the UK
* Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
Knowledge
* NHS Constitution
* Awareness of legislation & standards relevant to the role
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.
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum inc. HCAS
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