Staff Nurse​/ODP Anaesthetics and Recovery

Job Summary

Under the direction of the team leader, the theatre practitioner/anaesthetic/recovery Nurse is accountable for organising and providing nursing care in the peri‑operative setting. They will work to support the Anaesthetic team to develop and maintain excellence in peri‑operative practice. You will also be the link between the Anaesthetic team and other parts of the operating theatre and hospital.

• Employees should honour the Trusts Core values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.
• Adhere to the NMC/HCPC code at all times.
• Employees should demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working.

The successful candidate would be expected to work as part of the team to deliver high standards of patient care responsive to patient needs. There would be an expectation that you would be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts days, nights and weekends in order to accommodate the needs of the service.

The post holder will possess the ability to work alone and with the wider supporting team, and work collaboratively with external agencies. You will be expected to demonstrate and role model the uppermost professional standards.

• Assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in partnership with the patient, multidisciplinary team and family/carer where appropriate.
• Actively focus on health promotion with individual patients.
• Effectively manage your workload delegated by a senior nurse by prioritising care appropriately.
• Carry out a range of Anaesthetics, Recovery and obstetric clinical duties, providing a 24/7 service.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values are the ‘golden thread’ that runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. The five values can be remembered by the acronym ICORE:
Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme () to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Date posted: 13 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for Change

Band:
Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Reference number:

Job location:

Main Theatre- QEH Gateshead, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 6SX

• Experience in Anaesthetics and Recovery.
• 1st level Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner.
• Basic Information Technology skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• High level of personal motivation towards patient care and continuous professional development.
• Flexibility.
• Aware of responsibilities in line with data protection.

• Experience of audit projects.
• Practice Assessor.

• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct/HCPC Code, acknowledging the limitation of competence of staff in order to safeguard the wellbeing of patients/clients.
• Contribute to the training of nurses, ODPs, support workers and students to maintain professional portfolio in line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, or governing body. Provide learning and leadership support for students…