Bank ODP (Theatres) - September
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Flexible working
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Registered Nurse/ODP to provide high-standard, individualised patient care within operating departments across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust sites. Responsibilities include assessing care needs, developing and evaluating care programmes, and supporting cleanliness standards. The post holder will work within anaesthetic areas and contribute to team communication and student supervision.
Key responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
- Work within the anaesthetic areas and undertake required competencies.
- Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Act as practice supervisor/assessor to students, teaching and assessing within competence.
- Act as a patient advocate at all times.
Essential criteria
- Registered Operating Department
- Experience within operating department including paediatrics.
- Knowledge of clinical information management.
- Initiates and participates in the communication process to facilitate the development of a supportive, cohesive team.
Desirable criteria
- Teaching Qualification
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Bank ODP (Theatres) - September
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
The Registered Nurse/ODP is required:
To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
To assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care
Contribute to supporting the Deputy / Lead Practitioners.
To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.
Work within the anesthetic areas and undertaking competencies as required for the role.
Main duties of the job
Assess the anesthetic care needs of the patients prior to surgery or treatment undertaking competencies as required
Access, plan, implement and evaluate holistic, high quality and individualised care which respects patient personal dignity and beliefs.
Maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Maintain and promote effective communication within the care team and with colleagues, patients' relatives, and visitors.
Act as practice supervisor / assessor to students, including teaching and assessing, within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence-based practice.
Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct and Trust polici
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