Theatre Practitioner/ODP - Fordcombe - Staff Bank
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Flexible working
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is a bank-only role for Registered Nurses and Operating Department Professionals (ODPs) with anaesthetic experience to join the Theatre team at Fordcombe Hospital. Work is offered on an as-and-when-required basis, providing flexibility. The role involves working in a variety of specialist areas within a dynamic healthcare environment. Applicants must be registered ODPs or have a post-registration nursing course in anaesthetics.
Essential criteria
- RN Part 1 or 2, ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree or ODP level III, evidence of CPD
- Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council/HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Relevant specialist course (Theatre/Anaesthetic)
- First assistance course
- Leadership Course
- Degree/Masters
- Experience/Knowledge
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical issues within the Theatre Department
- Demonstrates evidence-based practice
- Risk Management
- Audit
- Clinical Governance
- Experience in two or more areas i.e. recovery/scrub
- Clinical Knowledge and scrubbing skills
- Assesses patients & their care needs
- Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates ability to use own initiative
- Effective & concise communication skills demonstrated
- Clinical knowledge in Anaesthetics and Recovery
- RN Part 1 or 2, ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree or ODP level III, evidence of CPD
- Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council/HCPC
- Relevant specialist course (Theatre/Anaesthetic)
- First assistance course
- Leadership Course
- Degree/Masters
- Experience/Knowledge
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical issues within the Theatre Department
- Demonstrates evidence-based practice
- Risk Management
- Audit
- Clinical Governance
- Experience in two or more areas i.e. recovery/scrub
- Clinical Knowledge and scrubbing skills
- Assesses patients & their care needs
- Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates ability to use own initiative
- Effective & concise communication skills demonstrated
- Clinical knowledge in Anaesthetics and Recovery
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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Job summary
Please note: This is a bank-only role and work is offered on an as-and-when-required basis, providing flexibility to suit a wide range of personal circumstances.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses and Operating Department Professionals (ODPs) to join our hospital in Fordcombe. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with anaesthetic experience to work with our Theatre team at The Fordcombe Hospital. The role would involve working in a variety of specialist areas. Applicants must be a registered ODP or have a post registration nursing course in anaesthetics.
Please note that the Fordcombe Site is located in a rural area with limited access via public transport. You will need to ensure you are available to attend the time during the day and evenings. Access to a vehicle is advantageous.
Main duties of the job
Why join our staff bank?
o Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team that upholds the Trust's core PRIDE values.o Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environmento Cost of DBS and uniform covered by the Trusto Weekly payrollo Support with development and revalidationo Online shift booking systemo Dedicated team to support with any querieso Access to NHS Pension
The Trust is consistently recognised for its positive workplace culture, ranked among the Top 10 NHS Employers in the UK
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