Job Description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses and Operating Department Professionals (ODPs) to join our newly acquired hospital in Fordcombe. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with anaesthetic experience to work with our Theatre team at The Fordcombe Hospital. The role would involve working in a variety of specialist areas. Applicants must be a fully registered ODP or have a post registration nursing course in anaesthetics.

If you do not hold a valid NMC or HCPC registration your application will be automatically rejected.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the delivery of patient care


To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre Anaesthetic Team in a variety of specialities


Promote and deliver best evidence-based practice within your own scope of practice


Coordinate the use of supplies and equipment, ensuring that it is used in an appropriate and safe manner


Assist the anaesthetic team throughout the perioperative phase of care


Communicate appropriately with the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of the patient


Take part in all appropriate safety checks including WHO and complete all necessary documentation as required

Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.


We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.


Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.


Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

At least 27 days of annual leave

plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits

Blue Light card eligibility

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And more,

additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below