Job overview
We are looking for a Operating Department Practitioners to come and work in Blyth Theatres. If you are interested in a new challenge or change then this might be the role for you.
Blyth theatres specialises in obstetrics and gynaecological surgery. We have 3 theatres 2 are for elective surgery and 1 for emergency surgery.
You provide clinically effective, high quality, individualised peri-operative patient care working within the multi-disciplinary team.
We are a 24 hour department and the candidate will be expected to cover out of hours shifts.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate their professional commitment to patients, their families and carers.
- Be committed to actively seeking the views of those who use and those who work within out services, and responding effectively to that feedback.
- To work as part of a team to ensure the highest standards are maintained at all times
- Collaborate with a wide range of people and professional groups to improve the services we provide
- To support the patient through their journey within the theatres department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the clinical role of a Nurse/ODP within the Perioperative team.
Desirable
- Has evidence of professional portfolio development
- Previous experience of working within an emergency department
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of working within a team.
- Evidence of Exposure to or understanding Relevant Clinical Experience
- Significant recent relevant hospital experience
Desirable
- Previous relevant perioperative experience
- Scrub
- Anesthetics
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered ODP
- To undertake Anaesthetic practice be able to evidence achievement of recognised national standards
- Evidence of continued professional Development Plans
Desirable
- Dip HE (or working towards)
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This advert is for Operating Department Practitioner - Blyth Theatres with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Ipswich Hospital. It is listed as a Operating department practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Aug 2026.
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