Theatre RGN/ODP at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton-In-Ashfield

Looking for theatre RGN or ODP jobs in the UK? Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 5 Theatre RGN/ODP at King’s Mill Hospital in Sutton-In-Ashfield.

Photo: Surgeons in the operating room via Wikimedia Commons, public domain (National Cancer Institute).

Theatre RGN/ODP Jobs in Sutton-In-Ashfield UK: Overview

About the Employer

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. It has been voted the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey. King’s Mill Hospital is rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

Job Responsibilities

• Work in the peri-operative environment covering ENT, ophthalmology and general surgery scrub duties
• Attend resuscitation calls, ECT and cardioversion lists
• Support intra- and inter-hospital transfers
• Work across King’s Mill and Newark Hospital sites as required
• Contribute to the on-call rota and unsociable hours
• Support staff development and maintain competency packs with the Clinical Education Department

Requirements

• Essential: 1st level NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC registered ODP at degree or diploma level
• Essential: Experience in the peri-operative environment
• Essential: Evidence of good communication skills and continued professional development
• Essential: Ability to work across sites, contribute to on-call and adhere to NMC or HCPC standards
• Desirable: Anaesthetic module for RGNs, mentorship qualification, dual anaesthetics and scrub role

Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants

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. Not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. Applicants should check the shortage occupation list and current Home Office guidance, including rules on switching visa types. Current UK professional registration (NMC or HCPC) is required. See more on the Visa Sponsorship Jobs hub.

Salary and Benefits

• Agenda for Change Band 5
• NHS pension scheme
• Staff development support through the Clinical Education Department

How to Apply

Apply directly through the NHS Jobs portal. Submit your application including evidence of NMC or HCPC registration and peri-operative experience. A cover letter is not explicitly required beyond the application form.

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Application Tips

• Confirm your eligibility against the current skilled worker shortage occupation list before applying
• Highlight any dual anaesthetics and scrub experience if available

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