ODP / Nurse Theatre Anaesthetic Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
“Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have the right-to-work in the UK for this role by their proposed start date.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Nurse Theatre Anaesthetic Practitioner to join a dynamic team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide skilled assistance to medical staff during anaesthetics in various theatre specialties, including general, emergency, bariatric, trauma, orthopaedics, gynaecology, obstetrics, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, and robotic surgery. The position offers a supportive learning environment with opportunities for development and career progression. Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated, and demonstrate high standards of practice with excellent communication skills.
Essential criteria
- RODP or RGN
Desirable criteria
- Extended role
- Advanced Life Support
- Insertion of Laryngeal Mask
- Diploma/Degree
- Anaesthetic and/or surgical and/or recovery skills as specified in post advertised
- Education / Qualifications
- RODP or RGN
- Extended role
- Advanced Life Support
- Insertion of Laryngeal Mask
- Diploma/Degree
- Anaesthetic and/or surgical and/or recovery skills as specified in post advertised
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 13d
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
ODP / Nurse Theatre Anaesthetic Practitioner
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Band 5 Operating Department Practitioners (HCPC / NMC)
We offer a friendly and supportive learning environment with developmental opportunities, within an innovative and dynamic team.
PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have the right-to-work in the UK for this role by their proposed start date.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a motivated and dynamic team, with huge potential to develop and progress.
The hospital comprises of twenty operating theatres covering multiple specialties, serving our local community, including paediatrics. The theatre complex comprises of twenty theatre suites with four recovery units, these are divided into specific specialties across three departments, including a unique ring-fenced Elective Orthopaedic unit.
The specialties include General and Emergency Surgery, Bariatric, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics and Urology, ENT and Ophthalmology as well as Robotic Surgery. We also provide out of area Anaesthetic cover to areas such as; MRI, CT, Angio, Endoscopy and the local Psychiatric hospitals.
We deliver excellent patient experience and quality of care, with patient safety at the forefront of our practice, recognising that
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