Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

Job overview

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Theatres are recruiting Band 5 Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners within our departments!

We've been providing patient-centred healthcare to communities in the North East of England and beyond for over 250 years and are proud to be one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, offering a vast and diverse range of specialist services.

This means we are in the unique and enviable position to offer theatre Nursing and Operating Department Practitioner career opportunities in a range of specialisms: •    Cardiothoracic •    Emergency Theatres •    Trauma •    General •    Gynaecology   •    Plastics  •    Max Fax •    Orthopaedics •    Dental •    ENT •    Robotic Surgery •    Paediatrics •    Ophthalmology •    Urology

• Interview Date Monday 11 May 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy.  Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

There is excellent scope for learning and advancement within our theatres. We have our own dedicated Education Team and on the ground clinical skills supervisors, to help you develop and progress in your career.

We approach our daily work with the ethos that patients remain at the heart of everything we do, in line with the trust's Vision and Values and this is reflected in our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals Strategy.

We seek self-motivated, confident nurses and ODPs with a natural aptitude for empathy and attentiveness, who can demonstrate a sensitive yet self-assured approach with patients who are often very scared and uncertain for their future.

Acting as an advocate for your patients, you will need authentic communication and listening skills, and the ability to build trust, considering all factors in their response to prognosis and treatment plans. This can require considerable resilience and insight and you will liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues which will require good coordination and organisation skills.

Previous experience in theatres is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To co-ordinate and provide skilled clinical practise (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct.
• To contribute to the continued development of Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), including the supervision of junior nurses/ODPs and support staff.
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based clinical care to a group of patients.
• Assist and contribute to the management and organisation of a theatre or department.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing/ODP care.
• Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
• Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

You will providing outstanding care, taking a successful multi-disciplinary approach. You will work alongside a large team of talented individuals including medical, surgical, anaesthetic and intensive care teams, allied health professionals, pharmacists and many more.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

There is a multitude of opportunities for career development within our Trust. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in particular is extremely important to us, to ensure our staff can fully liberate their potential. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your skills and competencies with dedicated support from our Clinical Educators.

Finding the perfect job for you

At interview you will be asked to select your preference for working specialty including site, and we will endeavour to appoint to your first choice where possible.  If you would like to contact us about any of the vacancies for direct line managers details email: [email protected]

All of our clinical areas are supported and lead by experienced Matrons - contact details are available on our Trust website. Please make contact to find out more or to arrange an informal visit.

Please note that we are unable to offer alternative interview dates so candidates should make every effort to be available for the interview date shown on the current advert.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).