Lead Practitioner Theatres (Podiatry and Orthopaedics) The closing date is 04 June 2026
Location: Mexborough Theatres (Rotation to other sites may be required)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Band 6 Lead Practitioner within Mexborough Theatres covering both podiatry and orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job The applicant must have qualifications of an Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Nurse with at least 2 years’ experience at band 5 with current registration and be able to demonstrate recent expert clinical practice and be able to work dual role.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to lead a team and be open and receptive to change and have ambition to help drive the service forward. In return for your expert clinical skills and commitment to service development, we will support you to develop your leadership through a personalised development plan and leadership responsibilities.
The position is full-time 37.5 hours a week, however part-time will be considered.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current professional issues and practice evidenced by a current portfolio.
Evidence of any training, mentorship or preceptorship of student ODPs and Nurses.
Evidence of any management experience will be desirable as the role involves managing the department in the absence of the Band 7.
The post will involve the successful candidate to undertake advanced life support.
About us DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
Benefits
Extensive range of learning opportunities
NHS Pension Scheme
Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Personal Attributes & Skills
Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness.
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives.
Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
Experience of team building and leadership.
Qualifications & Training
ODP with current HCPC registration or NMC registered Nurse with relevant anaesthetic skills
Degree or evidence of degree level study
Have D32/33 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification or equivalent experience
Willingness to complete degree
Participation in management / leadership courses.
ALS trained
Knowledge & Experience
Minimum of 2 years anaesthetic/scrub experience
Scope roles/competencies relevant to speciality
Evidence of department management under supervision
Demonstration of knowledge and skills in required speciality / specialities
Evidence of research based practice
Able to work across Anaesthetic/and Surgical duties
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.
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
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