ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse Band 6

To work as an experienced and autonomous practitioner within a specialist orthopaedic hospital, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and professional leadership as a key member of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide high‑quality perioperative care across anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery roles, adopting extended responsibilities in line with their skills, competence, and scope of practice. Based primarily in the Operating Theatres—with flexibility to support satellite areas across the Trust as required—the post holder will contribute to maintaining a safe environment and ensuring consistently high standards of patient care at all hospital sites. They will be expected to manage complex, non‑routine clinical activities, applying sound judgement and specialist expertise. The Band 6 ODP/Anaesthetic nurse will uphold and develop their own professional standards, engaging in continuous learning and staying informed of advances within orthopaedic and perioperative practice. The role includes acting as a visible role model, providing leadership, support, and supervision to junior staff, and contributing to a culture of excellence, safety, and compassionate care.

As a senior member of the perioperative team, the Band 6 ODP/Anaesthetic nurse is expected to provide advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and professional support across the theatre environment. The post‑holder will contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of anaesthetic, surgical, and recovery services while promoting high standards of patient care, staff development, and service improvement. This role requires a proactive, flexible practitioner who can coordinate daily activity, uphold governance standards, and act as a role model for junior colleagues.

At The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), We Are Committed To Achieving The Best Staff Experience In The NHS. In The 2023 NHS Staff Survey, We Proudly

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.

Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.

Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
  
  

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ali Ghasempour@nhs.net Job title: Theatre Coordinator Email address: ali.ghasempour@nhs.net Telephone number: 0208 909 5470

Loraine Papapavlou, Senior Matron 0208 909 5275