Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Bank Theatre RN/ODP - PACU/Anaesthetics/Scrub
Job summary
Join Our Bank Team

We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurses (RN) or Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) to join our Bank team within the Theatre Departments across our Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced theatre practitioners looking for flexible working arrangements while maintaining a varied and rewarding role across Scrub, Anaesthetic and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) services.

Main duties of the job
As a Bank RN/ODP for Theatres, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative pathway. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will support a broad range of surgical specialities and contribute to providing an excellent patient experience.

Depending on your skills and experience, you will work within:

• Scrub Practitioner duties across a range of surgical specialities
• Anaesthetic Practitioner support before, during and after surgery
• PACU/Recovery care, monitoring and supporting patients following their procedures
• Emergency and elective theatre services
• Maintaining high standards of infection prevention, patient safety and clinical governance

About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £16.40 to £19.97 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 184-OL-BA-6240
Job locations: Trustwide, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job descriptions and person specifications.

When completing your application, please ensure your supporting statement addresses the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. Please clearly state which theatre disciplines you are qualified and competent to work in (Scrub, Anaesthetics and/or PACU/Recovery) and describe your relevant skills and experience in these areas.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Professional Registration: RN or ODP
Desirable: Specialist qualifications/experience
Experience
Essential: Recent UK experience in Theatres
Additional Criteria
Essential: At least 1 year post qualification

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.

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: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trustwide, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager, Colette Bates, colette.bates@somersetft.nhs.uk

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