Job Summary
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with anaesthetic experience to work within our dynamic Theatre team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. (Newly qualified ODPs/ Anaesthetic Nurses will be considered)We require a Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner or Anaesthetic Nurses. The role would involve working in a variety of specialist areas including emergency Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynae, General and Obstetrics. There will also be the opportunity to work in other Theatre areas namely Scrub and Recovery.Applicants must be a registered ODP or have a Post-registration nursing course in anaesthetics.
We can offer:- Opportunities for career development and progression- Excellent staff benefits- Full time/ Part Time hours- Preceptorship programme- Rotation through a variety of specialties
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the delivery of patient care
- Contribute to quality improvement
- Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of yourself and others
- Promote and deliver best evidence-based practice within your own scope of practice
- Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures
- Always respect the patient's dignity, wishes and beliefs
- To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Anaesthetic Team in a variety of specialities including General Surgery, Gynaecological, Plastics, Trauma and Orthopaedics and Obstetrics.
- Coordinate the use of supplies and equipment, ensuring that it is used in an appropriate and safe manner
- Take part in all appropriate Safety Checks including WHO Team Brief, Time In and Time Out and all Mandatory Patient checks including Consent, Patient Identity and Operative site and complete all necessary documentation as required
- Ensure that the anaesthetic equipment is regularly checked and maintained to ensure its safety for use.
- Assist the Anaesthetic teams throughout the perioperative phase of care
- Communicate appropriately with all other staff involved in the care of the patient.
- Monitor, order receive and check stock items including consumables and equipment.
About Us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCC7261040
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP218AL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education and Qulaification
Essential
- Registered ODP / NMC Registered Nurse
- Appropriate Anaesthetic course
Desirable
- Relevant post registration experience
- Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification
- Recognised advanced communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience at a Band 5
- Previous experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring
- Recognised advanced specialist training in chosen field (or equivalent experience)
Essential
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Dexterity and accuracy required for medicine administration and clinical interventions
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a Team
Person Specification
Education and Qulaification
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a Team
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
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP218AL
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP218AL
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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