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Location
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Profession
Nurse practitioner
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
26 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
12 May 2026

Job overview

Junior Charge Nurse/Junior Charge ODP

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Theatres

Castle Hill Hospital

A Band 6 vacancy for a Junior Charge Nurse / ODP has arisen in Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Theatres at Castle Hill Hospital.

We would like to invite applications from practitioners who have at least 18 month peri-operative experience as a band 5 or above, to work in this busy, exciting and expanding area. Recent experience in theatres and a current mentorship qualification are essential.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a hardworking and motivated individual to joining the Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Team at Castle Hill Hospital. The successful candidate will act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards in all aspects of their work.

The successful candidate will support the theatre team and foster a psychologically safe space and inclusive environment where all staff feel heard and valued.

The successful applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join a strong proactive management team. The ability to adapt well to change, participate in theatre audits and quality improvement projects is essential.

Staff will be expected to participate in various 24 hour, 7 days a week shifts. A flexible attitude to meet the needs of the service is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.