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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Sunday 0800-2100 - array of shifts)
Job ref
273-DC-7190726-A
Employer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£44,806 - £53,134 per annum incl HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Senior Anaesthetic Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

Band 6

 

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we’re just getting started.

Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a  Band 6 senior anesthetic nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)  within our Operating department  at Moorfields Eye Hospital - City Road.

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, highly motivated registered anaesthetic nurse / ODP  with excellent clinical knowledge in the Theatre set to lead our team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a skilled and motivated practitioner to lead the anaesthetic and recovery areas as a clinical expert. This primarily clinical role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, staff allocation, audit implementation, and supporting rota management to ensure safe, high-quality care. The post holder will be professionally accountable for maintaining a safe environment and delivering patient-centred care throughout the perioperative and postoperative phases.

You will support anaesthetists and surgeons in theatre, manage emergencies, and participate in the 2222 response team following ILS and PILS training. As a visible leader, you’ll provide direct support to junior staff, conduct appraisals and return-to-work interviews, and escalate performance concerns when needed. The role requires active involvement in improving theatre flow and utilisation, promoting effective teamwork, and supporting a culture of flexibility and continuous improvement.

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.  You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

•    Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
•    Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
•    24/7 independent counselling support
•    Career-long learning and development opportunities
•    Excellent transport connections
•    Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
•    Free Pilates classes
•    Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more!  To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Lead the anaesthetic and recovery teams to ensure prompt theatre starts, patient safety, and effective care coordination.

Uphold Trust values and professional standards while fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and dignity.

Oversee the availability and functionality of anaesthetic and recovery equipment, ensuring timely escalation of any deficits.

Champion adherence to the safer surgery checklist and infection prevention measures, acting as a link role where required.

Deputise for the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics and Recovery and participate in out-of-hours management as necessary.

Provide hands-on clinical care, supervise documentation standards, and support learning opportunities for staff and students.

Contribute to governance, audit, risk management, and service improvement initiatives across the department.

Support workforce management, including recruitment, appraisals, performance monitoring, and staff training compliance.

Collaborate with the Theatre Manager on budget management, stock control, and cost improvement strategies.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • HCPC Registered ODP / NMC Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic Practice Qualification
  • Hold current ILS and PILS certificates or be willing to work towards
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching and Assessing course or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate experience having been acquired to be able to demonstrate
  • Appropriate experience with Paediatric Anaesthesia
  • Evidence of successfully coordinating, managing and leading the team on a day-today basis
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • High level of Clinical skills and knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Involvement in Nursing Audit and Research

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
  • Basic IT Skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Capital Nurse, LondonVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peoplePathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedRNIBArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Don Pol
Job title
Matron - Theatres and Anaesthetics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07851110460
Additional information

Kwasi Adzika

Lead Practitioner - Anaesthetics and Recovery

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 0207 253 3411 Ext: 4545

 

 

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