Operating Department Practitioner - Band 5 Anaesthetics

Operating Department Practitioner – Band 5 (Anaesthetics)

Please be advised that the start date for the successful candidate will be into the new financial year (April 2026 onwards). The exact timing will be confirmed at offer stage.

The post holder is expected to treat patients, service users and carers with courtesy, care and compassion at all times, offering a personalised service. Trust staff will adopt behaviours and attitudes that promote, support and respect privacy and dignity in accordance with the Trust Dignity policies and the dignity in care pledges. Staff are expected to challenge poor practice in relation to dignity and to treat each other with respect.

Provide assistance to the anaesthetist and surgeons in a variety of situations, including those required in all outlying areas.

Maintain knowledge of all specialist equipment used in theatre and outlying areas and promote its safe and effective use.

Frequently work at a high level of autonomy, particularly in out‑of‑hours work, following a period of preceptorship.

Maintain a clean environment to minimise the risk of cross‑infection and maximise infection control.

Contact:
Lee Hudson Mackenzie, Speciality Team Lead Anaesthetics, Email: , Phone: .