Registered Nurse ODP - Perioperative Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Early & Lates
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Theatre Perioperative Practitioner to join the Day Surgery Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred perioperative care to patients undergoing elective surgery across various specialties. The successful candidate will assess patient needs, plan and evaluate care, maintain records, and contribute to a safe clinical environment. This position is suitable for those with or without prior perioperative experience, offering comprehensive training and mentorship.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred perioperative care to patients undergoing elective surgical procedures.
- Assess patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure care aligns with NMC/HCPC standards, NHS policies, and legislation.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment and support patients and families.
- Supervise and mentor registered and non-registered staff, participate in clinical education and appraisal processes.
- Support audit, research, and service improvement activities, and assist with resource management.
Essential criteria
- First or Second Level Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
- Current NMC or HCPC registration.
- Interest in working within a perioperative/day surgery environment.
- Ability to provide high-quality, person-centred care.
- Understanding of professional, legal and ethical healthcare standards.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to supervise and support junior staff and learners.
- Competent in the use of electronic patient records and information technology.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Previous perioperative or day surgery experience is desirable but not essential.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258209
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
20/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
03/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:
Day Surgery Unit
Job Advert
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Theatre Perioperative Practitioner within the Day Surgery Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH). The unit comprises two operating theatres, a 10-bed recovery area and a same-day admission ward. The service provides perioperative care for patients undergoing elective surgery across a range of specialties including general surgery, gynaecology, urology, breast surgery, dental and oral surgery, and cardiology. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team, whether you already have pe
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