Job summary
Under the direction of the team leader, the Anaesthetic & Recovery ODP/Nurse is accountable for organising and providing nursing care in the perioperative setting. They will work to support the Anaesthetic team to develop and maintain excellence in perioperative 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's 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 be able 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 utmost professional standards.

We have 3 full time posts 37.5 hours

Main duties of the job

• 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

About us
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 should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple 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 balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Experience of audit projects
• Practice Assessor

Date posted
16 October 2026

Closing date
30 October 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 5

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
297-8323512-A

Job locations
Main Theatre- QEH Gateshead, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, United Kingdom

This job description is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the post but reflects the key areas involved. It will be subject to review and amendment in consultation with the post holder. Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, patients and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, religion or belief or employment status. Apply through our website.