Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Substantive
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week will include unsocial hours, extended shifts, and weekend working)
- Job ref
- 392-RNOH-1397
- Employer
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
- Town
- Stanmore
- Salary
- £44,485 - £52,521 Including Outer London HCAS per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Operating Department Practitioner
Band 6
Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the Trust. The RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients
- Rated Good by the CQC
- Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
- Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
- Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Programme
- Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site – improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK’s leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
- In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
- Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.
This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH’s journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.
Our aim is to remain a world-leading orthopaedic hospital with the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS. To do this, we have four core values that underpin everything that we do. We use our values to help ensure that we are always focused on the things that our staff and patients believe are most important:
- Patients first, always
- Excellence, in all we do
- Trust, honesty and respect, for each other
- Equality, for all
Our annual staff survey results have been improving year on year, with our staff telling us that their experience of working at the Trust is getting better and better. They also indicate that our staff feel very loyal to the RNOH and committed to its role in providing the very best care to our complex patient group. We hope that we can welcome you to our growing team soon.
Job overview
To work as an experienced and autonomous practitioner within a specialist orthopaedic hospital, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and professional leadership as a key member of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide high‑quality perioperative care across anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery roles, adopting extended responsibilities in line with their skills, competence, and scope of practice. Based primarily in the Operating Theatres—with flexibility to support satellite areas across the Trust as required—the post holder will contribute to maintaining a safe environment and ensuring consistently high standards of patient care at all hospital sites. They will be expected to manage complex, non‑routine clinical activities, applying sound judgement and specialist expertise. The Band 6 ODP will uphold and develop their own professional standards, engaging in continuous learning and staying informed of advances within orthopaedic and perioperative practice. The role includes acting as a visible role model, providing leadership, support, and supervision to junior staff, and contributing to a culture of excellence, safety, and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the perioperative team, the Band 6 Operating Department Practitioner is expected to provide advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and professional support across the theatre environment. The post‑holder will contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of anaesthetic, surgical, and recovery services while promoting high standards of patient care, staff development, and service improvement. This role requires a proactive, flexible practitioner who can coordinate daily activity, uphold governance standards, and act as a role model for junior colleagues.
Working for our organisation
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
- Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
- Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
- Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of local and national policies, ensuring they are embedded effectively within the theatre environment.
- Support the recruitment, induction, and ongoing professional development of junior staff, providing guidance, supervision, and constructive feedback.
- Establish and maintain systems for monitoring quality standards, facilitating clinical audit, risk management, and the handling of complaints, and ensure appropriate actions are taken in response to findings.
- Uphold and promote HCPC clinical standards within the theatre setting, ensuring safe, high‑quality practice.
- Lead and support service improvement initiatives, promoting innovation and positive change within perioperative services.
- Coordinate day‑to‑day activities of the anaesthetic team when required, ensuring safe staffing levels, effective skill mix, and appropriate allocation of duties.
- Support the management of staff rosters, annual leave, study leave, and training requirements, ensuring fair allocation and continuity of service.
- Provide flexible support to the on‑call service, including covering absences where necessary.
- Oversee operational procedures within theatres, including monitoring stock levels of pharmacy items and disposables, maintaining agreed levels, and ensuring anaesthetic rooms are fully equipped and in date.
- Ensure the safe custody, administration, and documentation of controlled drugs in accordance with Trust medicines policy, reporting discrepancies immediately and initiating investigations as required.
- Take responsibility for the safe use, maintenance, and servicing of clinical equipment, ensuring faults are reported promptly and equipment is used in line with manufacturer guidance and Trust policy.
- Report potential complaints, incidents, or risks to the Theatre Coordinator and participate in the Trust’s risk management processes.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a senior, accountable practitioner within the operating theatre team, delivering high‑quality, individualised perioperative care in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct.
- Ensure all patient documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and completed in a timely manner, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Ensure the anaesthetic room is safely prepared for use, supporting the organisation of theatre lists and assisting colleagues in providing safe, effective patient care.
- Complete all required anaesthetic documentation, including machine checklists, temperature monitoring audits, and anaesthetic times on EPIC, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that changes to theatre lists or patient needs are communicated promptly and clearly
EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development of a competent, well‑trained workforce by identifying training needs, facilitating learning opportunities, and delivering formal and informal teaching sessions.
- Maintain full compliance with mandatory training, including safe use of medical devices, ensuring personal and team competencies remain current and aligned with Trust and regulatory standards.
- Keep up to date with advances in perioperative practice, including anaesthetic, surgical, recovery, and resuscitation techniques, and share relevant knowledge with the wider team.
- Participate in the Individual Performance Review and the Trust’s annual appraisal process, supporting others to do the same.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in professional appraisal, maintaining an up‑to‑date portfolio that reflects ongoing development and competence.
- Manage disciplinary or performance‑related situations sensitively and confidentially, escalating appropriately in line with Trust policy.
- Work collaboratively with other hospital departments and wards to optimise theatre utilisation and ensure efficient patient flow throughout the perioperative pathway.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to equipment procurement processes, ensuring all mechanical and electrical equipment is included in obsolescence and replacement planning, with lifespan assessments and costings documented.
- Check and order pharmacy items to maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure continuity of service.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and grade, following discussion and in line with service needs.
- Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service, including long days, weekends, and on‑call commitments.
- Recognise that this job description outlines the general scope of the role and may be amended in consultation with the post holder to reflect evolving service requirements.
Person specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and MDT.
- Able to manage conflict and provide constructive feedback
Desirable criteria
- Experience delivering teaching sessions or presenting to groups.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- HCPC‑registered ODP
- Evidence of post‑registration clinical development within anaesthetics, scrub and/or recovery.
- Experience working in a perioperative environment, including complex cases
Desirable criteria
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience in orthopaedics or a specialist surgical area
- Specialist qualification (e.g., ALS).
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to make autonomous clinical decisions within scope of practice
- Able to recognise and respond to changes in patient condition
- Able to interpret guidelines, policies, and evidence
Desirable criteria
- Experience contributing to clinical audit or quality‑improvement work
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ali [email protected]
- Job title
- Theatre Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 909 5470
- Additional information
Loraine Papapavlou, Senior Matron 0208 909 5275
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