Anaesthetic Practitioner (ODP/Nurse)
The closing date is 28 July 2026

Job summary
Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse or ODP looking to take a new step in your career? Our Nurses and ODPs are real life health care heroes, and we are seeking compassionate people with experience of working in a hospital environment to join our integrated trust. This opportunity is for Anaesthetic Nurses and ODPs wanting to work at Yeovil District Hospital.

We value our RGNs and ODPs highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis which does include nights and weekends. We have full time and part time hours available. You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of clinical care with the support of your team. Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit! This advert is open to registered or newly qualified nurses and ODPs.

Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.

To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.

Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based clinical care

About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 184-OL-OR-5387
Job locations: Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT

Job description
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registration (RGN) with Anaesthetic Qualification
• or
• HCPC Registration (ODP)

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor/Assessor training
• Recovery Course

Experience
Essential

• Relevant training course

Desirable

• Previous Theatre Experience
• Knowledge of relevant surgical procedures, and experience of working within the speciality
• Experience of caring for the critically ill patient

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy English language skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or by written communication.
• Able to communicate with highly emotional, distressed, patients and carers.
• Analytical skills to deal with interpreting complex clinical information.
• Ability to work on own initiative as required and within agreed policies and procedures.
• Decision making skills.
• Influencing and persuasion skills.
• Ability to prioritise own time and time of others.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Ability to work on own initiative as required and within agreed policies and procedures.
• Decision making skills.

Desirable

• Able to manage a small team of staff

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registration (RGN) with Anaesthetic Qualification
• or
• HCPC Registration (ODP)

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor/Assessor training
• Recovery Course

Experience
Essential

• Relevant training course

Desirable

• Previous Theatre Experience
• Knowledge of relevant surgical procedures, and experience of working within the speciality
• Experience of caring for the critically ill patient

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy English language skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or by written communication.
• Able to communicate with highly emotional, distressed, patients and carers.
• Analytical skills to deal with interpreting complex clinical information.
• Ability to work on own initiative as required and within agreed policies and procedures.
• Decision making skills.
• Influencing and persuasion skills.
• Ability to prioritise own time and time of others.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Ability to work on own initiative as required and within agreed policies and procedures.
• Decision making skills.

Desirable

• Able to manage a small team of staff

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager: Alex Jackson
Email: alex.jackson@somersetft.nhs.uk
Phone: 01935606857

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