Job summary
Are you an ODP/Band 5 theatre practitioner looking to develop your skills into the cardiothoracic specialty? Do you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and wish to work in a demanding, yet dynamic department? We have an exciting opportunity for an ODP to join our multi-disciplinary theatre team at The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. This role requires an enthusiastic, committed and diligent person who is keen to move into a specialist department, able to work within a dynamic team and will strive to maintain the high standard of care offered to our patients. There will be an on call commitment required as part of the post to cover out of hours working. There will also be an opportunity to develop further skills in scrub and recovery. NMC or HCPC registration is essential. Please demonstrate your suitability for this role in the Further Comment Section of the application form, as this will be a highly sought after position.

Main duties of the job
In your role you will be required to work as a competent member of the Cardiothoracic Theatre team, performing a wide range of duties in the anaesthetic/scrub areas. You will be responsible for assessing care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, developing and maintaining good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conducive to the education of staff. Your duties will also to include the cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-CTC-BA-1496-A
Job locations: Basildon, Prittlewell Chase, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification
Essential

• Demonstrate interest in cardiothoracics

Desirable

• 1 year experience as an ODP post qualificaton

Experience
Essential

• Previous NHS experience

Desirable

• 1 year experience as an ODP post qualificaton

Professional Registration
Essential

• NMC /HCPC Registration or pending

Desirable

• Holds anaesthetics course qualification or pending

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

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

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Prittlewell Chase, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: CTC Theatre Manager Phil Parker, phil.parker2@nhs.net, 01268524900

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