Anaesthetic ODP (RN/ODP)

To provide nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient centred care for patients.

To support the Trust strategy of delivering a quality healthcare service for

patients and their families/carers.

To work within and to support the Trust Objectives and the ward/departments philosophy and standards.

To carry out theatre procedures and implement policies. Ensure patient documentation and all safety measures are carried out in accordance with departmental policy.

To participate as a scrub, recovery and anaesthetic assistant

To act up for person with continuing responsibility as required

This role requires an active UK HCPC or NMC Registration

Base Location: UHD - Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 17th June 2026

To be a skilled member of the theatre team in a variety of surgical specialities and or disciplines.

Demonstrate a high level of dexterity when working in the operating field as Scrub Anaesthetic assistant and Recovery.

Inform Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents or problem areas affecting patients or staff and participate in the investigations.

Ensure all equipment is in good, safe working order and ready for immediate use. Immediately report to the nurse in charge of the suite any defective equipment, inadequate provisions or supplies.

Act, at all times, as the patients’ advocate to ensure their safety, well-being and dignity.

Assess the patients’ levels of anxiety and provide advice and reassurance as necessary.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

To provide high standards of individualised nursing care for patients and their families by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.

Recognise and report appropriately any changes in patient’s condition and escalate appropriately.

To perform and demonstrate excellence in Surgical Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery experience.

To demonstrate safety and experience in in Paediatric Nursing and PILS competency