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Anaesthetic & Recovery Nurse/ ODP Job at Oxford Full Time NEW

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Anaesthetic & Recovery Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurses or ODP to join our team within the Gynaecology and Obstetric Theatres at the Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital. Our department comprises five theatres and two recovery areas, providing care for a wide range of obstetric and gynaecological procedures.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of anaesthetic and perioperative care to women throughout their surgical journey. We are looking for registered nurses or ODPs (NMC or HCPC) with experience or a keen interest in anaesthetics and recovery. Excellent communication, teamwork and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care are essential.

Flexibility is required, as you will be expected to work a rota that includes days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. In return, we offer a supportive and friendly working environment, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and training. Working within our busy obstetric and gynaecology theatres will provide valuable experience in both elective and emergency cases, allowing you to develop specialist skills in a fast-paced and rewarding area of practice.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing safe and effective anaesthetic and perioperative care to women undergoing gynaecology and obstetric procedures. This includes preparing the theatre environment, assisting with anaesthesia induction, monitoring patients throughout procedures, and ensuring safe recovery in the post-operative period. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary theatre team to maintain high standards of patient care, support smooth theatre flow, and respond promptly to any emergencies. In addition, you will be expected to contribute to maintaining accurate patient records, adhere to infection control and health and safety standards, and participate in departmental audits and quality improvement initiatives. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as you will be required to work across both theatres and recovery areas, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, providing high-quality care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Details

Date posted

16 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SW-7572395-B5-INT

Job locations

Women’s Centre Theatres, John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will provide high-quality anaesthetic and perioperative care, including preparing the theatre environments, assisting with anaesthesia induction, monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures, and supporting recovery in the post-operative period. They will collaborate closely with the theatre team to maintain smooth theatre flow and respond effectively to emergencies. The role also involves maintaining accurate patient records, adhering to infection control and health and safety standards, and participating in departmental audits, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development. Flexibility, excellent communication, and a commitment to patient-centred care are essential to succeed in this role.


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will provide high-quality anaesthetic and perioperative care, including preparing the theatre environments, assisting with anaesthesia induction, monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures, and supporting recovery in the post-operative period. They will collaborate closely with the theatre team to maintain smooth theatre flow and respond effectively to emergencies. The role also involves maintaining accurate patient records, adhering to infection control and health and safety standards, and participating in departmental audits, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development. Flexibility, excellent communication, and a commitment to patient-centred care are essential to succeed in this role.

Person Specification

registered

Essential

  • registered NMC/HCPC

Person Specification

registered

Essential

  • registered NMC/HCPC

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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


Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Women’s Centre Theatres, John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer’s website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Women’s Centre Theatres, John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer’s website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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