Operating Department Practitioner – Theatres

Operating Department Practitioner – Theatres: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

This advert is for qualified ODP’s only.

Join Our Exceptional Surgical Team!

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.

We are 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

The post 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 24/7 365 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 obstetric theatre.

Specialities are in the following fields:

Elective/trauma orthopaedics

Emergencies

ENT

Laparoscopic work

Urology

Breast

Colorectal

Upper GI

Gynaecology

Obstetrics

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital (Company Name - Subscribers only) 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 the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent (Company Name - Subscribers only) 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 (Company Name - Subscribers only) People Promise the promise (Company Name - Subscribers only) colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the (Company Name - Subscribers only) for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital (Company Name - Subscribers only) 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 advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Details

Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0404E-11-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Operating Department practitioners

Desirable

• Possession of a mentoring qualification / ability to work towards

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• 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

Values based question

Essential

• 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Operating Department practitioners

Desirable

• Possession of a mentoring qualification / ability to work towards

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• 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

Values based question

Essential

• 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.