Registered Nurses/ODPs - Cardiac Theatres
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, LE3 9QPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
7 days leftJob description
Glenfield Hospital Theatres are recruiting Band 5 nurses, Anaesthetic Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners within our Cardiac Theatre Team! T...
To co-ordinate and provide skilled clinical practise (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct.
To contribute to the continued development of Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), including the supervision of junior nurses/ODPs and support staff.
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based clinical care to a group of patients.
Assist and contribute to the management and organisation of a theatre or unit
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing/ODP care.
Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Make a referral to another practitioner when it is in the best interests of somebody in your care
Act without delay if you believe those in your care, you, a colleague or anybody else may be at risk
Confirm that the outcome of any delegated task meets required standards
Make sure that everybody for whom you are responsible is supervised and supported
Deal with problems and complaints constructively and not allow a complaint to prejudice the care your provide to somebody
Deliver care based on the best available evidence or best practice
Please refer to the Job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
- high-quality care for all
- being a great place to work
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate
- we are proud
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http: //www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/qualified ODP
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Satisfactory attendance records in previous post or throughout training period
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or health related subject
- In possession of or willingness to work towards a recognised NMC/HCPC teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development or reflective portfolio
Experience
Essential: - Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for.
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management and clinical governance in the NHS
- Audit experience / research skills
- Experience in the speciality applied for.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical care
- Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working
- Passed by occupational health as fit to undertake role
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties in the role
- Recognises own level of competence and limitations
- Ability to identify learning needs planning.
Desirable: - Displays motivation and ideas of future career pathway and personal development planning.; - Maintains sickness levels within Trust target
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multidisciplinary team
- Able to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the healthcare setting
- Good verbal and written skills
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
- Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions basic knowledge of IT
Desirable: - Computer literacy
Planning and Organisation
Essential: - Ability to decision make and prioritise clinical workload; - Demonstrates understanding of their own role in efficient management of resources
Equality and Diversity
Essential: - Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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First seen
7 September 2026
Last checked
8 September 2026
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