Anaesthetic Operating Department Practitioner - Band 5

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Job summary
** ** Previous applicants need not apply** **

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time fixed term Band 5 Anaesthetic Operating Department Practitioner to join our fantastic and friendly team at East Cheshire NHS Trust Theatre Department.

We are looking for a well-motivated and forward-thinking ODP or Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic Care qualification. The applicant should be committed to excellent quality care and enjoy working in a busy Theatre and A&E setting.

We are able to offer experience in a wide range of specialities including, Breast, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedic, Trauma, Urology and ENT.

The post will require an on-call commitment and night shift commitment.

The post is open to both Operating Department Practitioners or Nurses with the Anaesthetic qualification.

Hours per week: 19.00

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job
To maintain high standards of professional conduct and to promote good professional ethics throughout the Department.

To organise the smooth running of your designated area in the absence of the Team Leader and engender a team spirit with all members of the unit, maintaining a high staff morale.

To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with hospital policies.

About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Date posted: 29 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 209-A-26-8134204
Job locations: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Qualified ODP (Operating Department Practitioner) or RGN (Registered General Nurse) (with a post basic anaesthetic qualification)

Desirable

• Diploma educated or equivalent
• Teaching and assessing qualification.

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to demonstrate good communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate that they work well within a team.
• Able to maintain accurate patient records.
• Basic IT skills
• Able to work with limited supervision.
• Able to demonstrate self motivation and the motivation of others.
• Understanding of the need for change in the clinical setting due to strive for quality.

Experience

• Some previous perioperative experience and can demonstrate desire to work in theatre environment
• Dependable on service requirements at time of recruitment the post may be suitable for newly qualified staff or some previous experience may be required.
• Can demonstrate the ability to deliver high standards of care.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Can demonstrate the ability to solve problems and prioritise workload.

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.

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).

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