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Job overview
To provide expert, evidence based care to patients within the specialty. To be in charge of the theatre area/s as allocated. To take responsibility for lead roles within the theatre environment as identified by the senior theatre team.
Main duties of the job
Band 6 Anaesthetic Senior Staff Nurse/ODP PCT/SJW/Lanesborough Theatres
We have 33 operating theatres between St. Georges and Queen Mary's Hospitals. Our staff work in teams and we are committed to keeping our focus on giving Outstanding Care, Every Time to our patients.
We are looking for enthusiastic RN/ODP who are interested in gaining further leadership and management skills in this innovative and busy specialties.
Successful post holder will already possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a small, busy and dedicated team. You will need to be RN or Registered ODP with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in anaesthetics at B5 level with some paediatric experiance is preferred.
The successful applicant will be expected to support their Band 7 Team Leader through effective leadership and management of the team and the ability to prioritise and organise the day to day running of theatres. A positive approach which focuses on supporting and motivating others is essential as well as ability to challenge a poor practice and behaviours.
This position will require someone that is confident in their knowledge and delivery of excellence in every aspect of patient care and day to day leadership. They will be visible and assertive figure for staff, patients and relatives and able to demonstrate commitment to delivering a safe, high quality current evidence based practice. Additionally will be expected to undertake on-call commitments and participate in shifts covering 24/7 services including orthopaedics, major trauma , robotics, maxfax, Plastics, Ent, obstetrics, paediatrics, urology, vascular.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and the person specification for this role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
General
Essential
- Motivated.
- Enthusiasm for specialty.
- Reliable
- Demonstrates caring and sensitive approach.
- Adaptable and responsive to changing needs.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to deal with stress in self and others.
Organisational Management
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to individual needs.
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others.
- High standard of verbal and written communication skills
- Team working
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing innovation in practice.
- Team Leading
- Change management or project management experience,
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- RN / ODP ( NMC/ HCPC ) registration
- Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in Anaesthetic practice
- Relevant post registration qualification in Anaesthetics
- Demonstrate an awareness of professional responsibilities.
- Advanced studies leading to BSc or evidence of further professional development.
- Mentorship or Practice Supervisor/ Assessor credentials
Desirable
- Leadership/Management course
- ILS or ALS certification
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This advert is for Band 6 Anaesthetic Senior Staff Nurse/ODP PCT/SJW/Lanes with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in St George's Hospitals. It is listed as a Band 6 Operating department practitioner role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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