0404 - Operating Department Practitioner - Theatres
This advert is for qualified ODP's only.
Join OurExceptional Surgical Team!
Wecurrently have a vacancy for a committed and enthusiastic individual to complement the established unit/team in delivering high quality care that is rapidly adapting to meet the needs of the patient and the development of theunit. Experience of each specialty is not essential as a training package is available and full support will be given to applicants.
Weare looking for a dedicated, flexible and well-motivated Operating Department Practitioner with a keen interest in working in the theatre department.
We cant wait for you to experience our new staff area, take a moment to relax, connect and recharge in this space created just for you.
Be part of a team that makes a real difference every day. Your skills, dedication, and compassion will help us achieve excellence in surgical and post-operative care.
The interview date for this role will be the 12th December 2025.
Main duties of the job
Thepost holder will be required to work all out of hours shifts, these includenights, afters and weekends.
This is a permanent post in Main Theatres. The department operates 24/7365 days a year including bank holidays.
You will be expected to attend the resuscitation unit in A & E and be part of the hospital arrest team. Candidates must have good organisational skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to develop their own professional knowledge
You will work in a clinical enviroment of 9 main theatres and 1 emergency obstetrictheatre.
Specialitiesare in the following fields:
ENT
Laparoscopic work
Urology
Breast
Gynaecology
Obstetrics
About us
Wereserve the right to close positions early
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work
We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants
Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship
Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
SupportingDocuments
Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Operating Department practitioners
* Possession of a mentoring qualification / ability to work towards
Knowledge and Awareness
* Knowledge and understanding of statutory and professional requirements HCPC code
* Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures
* Awareness of confidentiality
* Compliance with Mandatory training
* Knowledge of quality, audit and its application
* Knowledge of current healthcare issues
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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