Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 - Staff Nurse/ODP - Tower and Nuffield Theatres
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Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP Vacancy – Tower and Nuffield Theatres
About the Role
We are seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP to contribute to the perioperative care of patients across Tower and Nuffield theatres, recovery, scrub, admissions, ambulatory, and discharge lounges. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assessing perioperative care needs
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating care without direct supervision
- Supervising junior staff and student nurses where required
- Driving clinical practice development in theatre settings
- Providing autonomous, safe, and person-centred care
- Contributing to dignity, safety, and quality assurance in every interaction
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties & Expected Tasks
- Admit surgical patients in adherence to clinical guidelines
- Scrub/circulate in orthopaedic theatres to ensure sterile environments
- Manage post-operative recovery in dedicated units
- Act as part of an internal rotation programme, enhancing multidisciplinary skills
- Coordinate theatre lists, ward rounds, and departmental duties
- Lead Trust initiatives, Audit, and Quality Improvement projects
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to inform care plans
- Ensure safe and timely discharge planning aligns with patient needs
- Perform various nursing procedures/treatments (e.g., venepuncture, wound care)
- Take clear patient histories while maintaining accurate documentation
- Monitor prescribed observations: blood pressure, temperature, respiration, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight, and height
- Administer medications reliably, including blood product transfusions under supervision
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Organisation Overview
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading healthcare institutions serving multiple specialities:
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- Specialist Services: Heart, lung, renal, cancer, paediatric (Evelina London Children’s Hospital)
- Local Services: Comprehensive hospital and community care for Lambeth & Southwark
- Known for clinical excellence, research, and patient innovation
Application Details
⏳ Closing Date: 9th July 2026 at midnight 📅 Interview Date: Week commencing 13th July 2026
For Further Information
Download an application form, schedule an informal visit, or contact:
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Jeanielyn Abuan | Theatre Sister – Tower & Nuffield Theatres
- Email: j.abuan@nhs.net
- Phone: 0207 188 1735
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Kunal Jadhav | Deputy Charge Nurse – Tower & Nuffield Theatres
- Phone: 0207 188 1735
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