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The Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner will provide safe, compassionate care to patients before, during and after surgery, working within theatre, recovery and wider perioperative teams. Applicants should hold current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse or HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner, with appropriate clinical knowledge and evidence of safe practice. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, accurate record-keeping, patient assessment, infection prevention and the ability to respond calmly in emergencies. Candidates are expected to work professionally, uphold safeguarding and confidentiality standards, support colleagues and participate in continuing professional development. The post may involve rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and on-call duties, depending on service requirements.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services across Gloucestershire, primarily through Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital. The Trust delivers emergency, surgical, medical, maternity, outpatient and specialist services to local communities, while also supporting education, training and clinical research. Its workforce includes nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, healthcare assistants, administrative teams and operational staff. In a Registered Nurse/ODP role, employees work within multidisciplinary perioperative and theatre services, helping deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. As an NHS employer, the Trust generally offers structured pay progression, pension membership, annual leave, occupational health support and access to professional development. The organisation serves a varied population across urban and rural areas and promotes equality, dignity, teamwork and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
The United Kingdom offers substantial opportunities in nursing, operating department practice and wider NHS healthcare, with demand varying by region and specialty. British workplaces are generally professional, multicultural and team-oriented, with strong emphasis on safeguarding, punctuality, documentation and equality. Lifestyle ranges from busy cities to quieter countryside, and Gloucestershire offers access to historic towns, the Cotswolds and outdoor activities. Living costs are usually higher in London and some major cities than in regional areas, although housing and transport expenses should still be planned carefully. International healthcare professionals normally need professional registration, an eligible job offer and a Health and Care Worker visa. Applicants may need NMC or HCPC registration, English-language evidence, identity checks and overseas qualification verification. Before relocating, budget for accommodation, transport, visa fees and initial living costs, and confirm current immigration and registration rules through official UK government and professional regulator websites.
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