Registered Nurses/ODPs - Cardiac Theatres
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for Band 5 Nurses, Anaesthetic Nurses, or Operating Department Practitioners to join the Cardiac Theatre Team at Glenfield Hospital. The position offers excellent learning and advancement opportunities, supported by a dedicated Education Team and clinical skills supervisors. Experience in theatres or acute surgical wards is beneficial but not essential, and applications from student ODPs and those returning to practice are welcome. The successful candidate will provide skilled clinical practice, contribute to staff development, and implement evidence-based care.
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse/qualified ODP
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Satisfactory attendance records in previous post or throughout training period
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Desirable criteria
- Degree in nursing or health related subject
- In possession of or willingness to work towards a recognised NMC/HCPC teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development or reflective portfolio
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for.
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management and clinical governance in the NHS
- Audit experience / research skills
- Experience in the speciality applied for.
- Analytical and Judgement skills
- Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical care
- Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working
- Passed by occupational health as fit to undertake role
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties in the role
- Recognises own level of competence and limitations
- Ability to identify learning needs planning.
- Displays motivation and ideas of future career pathway and personal development planning.
- Maintains sickness levels within Trust target
- Communication and Relationship Skills
- Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multidisciplinary team
- Able to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the healthcare setting
- Good verbal and written skills
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
- Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions basic knowledge of IT
- Computer literacy
- Planning and Organisation
- Ability to decision make and prioritise clinical workload
- Demonstrates understanding of their own role in efficient management of resources
- Equality and Diversity
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- Training and Qualifications
- Registered nurse/qualified ODP
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Satisfactory attendance records in previous post or throughout training period
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
- Degree in nursing or health related subject
- In possession of or willingness to work towards a recognised NMC/HCPC teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development or reflective portfolio
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for.
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management and clinical governance in the NHS
- Audit experience / research skills
- Experience in the speciality applied for.
- Analytical and Judgement skills
- Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical care
- Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working
- Passed by occupational health as fit to undertake role
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties in the role
- Recognises own level of competence and limitations
- Ability to identify learning needs planning.
- Displays motivation and ideas of future career pathway and personal development planning.
- Maintains sickness levels within Trust target
- Communication and Relationship Skills
- Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multidisciplinary team
- Able to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the healthcare setting
- Good verbal and written skills
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
- Able to present factual written
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.
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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Registered Nurses/ODPs - Cardiac Theatres
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
Glenfield Hospital Theatres are recruiting Band 5 nurses, Anaesthetic Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners within our Cardiac Theatre Team!
There is excellent scope for learning and advancement within our theatres and we have our own dedicated Education Team and on the ground clinical skills supervisors, to help you develop and progress in your career.
Experience in Theatres, Anaesthetics or an acute surgical ward is an advantage but not essential and we welcome applications from student ODP's and those returning to practice.
Main duties of the job
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To co-ordinate and provide skilled clinical practise (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct.
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To contribute to the continued development of Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), including the supervision of junior nurses/ODPs and support staff.
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Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based clinical care to a group of patients.
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Assist and contribute to the management and organisation of a theatre or unit
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Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing/ODP care.
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Actively participate in the educ
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