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Job overview
Band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioners (ODP or RGN)- Operating Theatres
Applicants must be registered with the HCPC/NMC.
We are looking for hardworking, Band 5 anaesthetic practitioners to join our Theatres team at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This may suit Third year students looking for their first Registered substantive role or Band 5's ODPs or Anaesthetic Nurses looking for a change of scenery and to expand their horizons.
Theatres is an exciting, fast- paced department, with patient care at the heart of all we do.
If you are a current Band 5 ODP or anaesthetic nurse, or an ODP student qualifying in 2025, we'd love for you to join our team.
Main duties of the job
ODPs and anaesthetic nurses are an integral part of the Theatre's team, assisting the anaesthetist with all types of anaesthetics for a range of surgical specialties.
At the L&D, we undertake gynaecology, urology, ENT & Maxillo-facial, general surgery, colorectal and upper GI, Bariatrics, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, and emergency surgery, as well as supporting external areas such as A&E resus, ECT suite, MRI and CT. We commenced undertaking Major vascular surgery/interventional vascular services from April 2026 in our new Acute Services block ,so we are looking for staff with major vascular/interventional experience.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Competent in anaesthetic practice- working autonomously with no supervision required (except for those newly qualified)
- Providing skilled Anaesthetic assistance to the Anaesthetist
- Checking anaesthetic machines & controlled drugs
- Being able to operate a wide range of equipment and use with related consumables
- use a variety of Theatre checklists and check/complete related documentation correctly
- Cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms
- Safe administration of IV fluids
- Safe checking in of patients
- Calm, professional manner
- Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Reporting any concerns to line manager
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Anaesthetic Practitioner with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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