Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Nurse to join our Theatre team and play a vital role in providing safe and effective care to patients undergoing surgical procedures at Homerton.

This is an exciting time at Homerton, we have just opened our two new Day Surgery Theatres and have recently gotten a second Da Vinci Robot for theatres. The role will cover both Main and Day Surgery Theatre suites.

We are looking for applicants who are committed and motivated to provide excellent care to the patients of City and Hackney and join part of the Multidisciplinary Team.

**This advert may close earlier than the closing date due to a high number of applicants**

The role is to provide safe, high-quality and evidence-based post-operative care to patients in recovery, while contributing to team leadership and effective management. The post holder will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care independently, maintaining dignity, privacy, confidentiality and compassionate communication.

They will act as a positive role model and expert resource, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and following professional and Trust standards. Responsibilities include prioritising workload, supporting timely theatre starts, admissions and discharges, managing risks, reporting incidents, maintaining staffing, and contributing to service improvement, clinical governance and CQC standards.

The post holder may undertake leadership duties, support staff development, mentor students and junior staff, and contribute to teaching, research, audit and evidence-based practice. They will maintain professional development through reflection, appraisal and training.

They must follow infection prevention, health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and equality requirements, including hand hygiene, PPE and aseptic practice. Current NMC/HCPC registration and mandatory training must be maintained.

The service operates Monday to Saturday, including rotational weekend working. Staff are expected to demonstrate responsibility, respect, safety, personal care and inclusion while delivering safe, personalised, patient-centred care.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026