Operating Department Practitioner - Theatres

We currently 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 the unit.

Experience of each specialty is not essential as a training package is available and full support will be given to applicants.

Thisis a permanent post in Main Theatres. The department operates 24/7 365 days ayear including bank holidays.

Weare looking for a dedicated, flexible and well-motivated qualified Operating Department Practitioner/theatre 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 inthis space created just for you.

Be part of a team that makes areal difference every day. Your skills, dedication, and compassion will help usachieve excellence in surgical and post-operative care.

Thepost holder will be required to work all out of hours shifts, these include nights, afters and weekends.

This is a permanent post in Main Theatres. The department operates 24/7365 days a year including bank holidays.

Youwill be expected to attend the resuscitation unit in A & E and be part ofthe hospital arrest team.

Candidates must have good organisational skills, excellent interpersonal skillsand a willingness to develop their own professional knowledge

Youwill work in a clinical environment of 9 main theatres and 1 emergency obstetric theatre.

Specialities are in the following fields:

• ENT
• Laparoscopic work
• Urology
• Breast
• Gynaecology
• Obstetrics

Wereserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated

Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in 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, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored 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

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals 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

Please refer to the attached

Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

• Registered Operating Department practitioners.
• Possession of a mentoring qualification / ability to work towards.

• 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.

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.