2801 - Senior Operating Department Practitioner/Theatre Practitioner

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Lead Senior Theatre Practitioner to join their team. The role involves coordinating theatre activities, ensuring high-quality patient care during surgical procedures, and supporting a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team culture. This position is ideal for a compassionate healthcare professional looking to contribute to innovative surgical services.

Benefits

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Ongoing Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or equivalent in Operating Department practice.
• Experience in a theatre or anaesthetics environment.
• Understanding of local/professional policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the theatre department's activities.
• Deliver high-quality care during surgical procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the surgical team.

Skills

NMC/HCPC Registration

Experience in perioperative care

Passionate about patient care

Education

1st level registered nurse / Degree or Diploma in Operating department practice

First Line management Course

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Are you a skilled andcompassionate healthcare professional seeking an exciting opportunity in thedynamic world of surgery? We are hiring a Lead Senior Theatre Practitioner forMain Theatres to join our team and provide outstanding care in a fast-paced,cutting-edge environment.

Who Were Looking For:

• A Theatre Practitioner who is NMC/HCPCregistered.
• Experienced in perioperative care,anaesthesia (If an ODP/Anaesthetic Practitioner) and/or Scrub,!
• Passionate professionals who thrive in acollaborative, patient-focused setting

What We Offer:

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in amodern surgical environment equipped with advanced technology. Soon to havestate of the art robotic systems empowering our skilled surgeons to provide ourservice users with precision safety and quicker recovery times. The roboticsurgery programme will cover gynaecology, urology and colorectal specialities.
• Ongoing Development: Access to continuousprofessional development opportunities and training programs.
• Work-life balance with various shiftpatterns available.
• Supportive Team Culture: Join a dedicatedand friendly team committed to delivering excellence in patient care.

Main duties of the job

Why Join Us?

We have just added a 9th new operating theatre to our department, designed to enhance patient care, reduce waiting times and support our growing surgical services.

We have just moved into our new staff area in the theatre department designed with your comfort and wellbeing in mind.

• Relaxation zone: comfortable space to unwind during breaks
• Modern amenities: enjoy updated kitchen facilities, microwaves and seating for meals.
• Outdoor space: This outdoor area is here to support your wellbeing, offering a change of scenery to help you return to work feeling refreshed and energised.

Your Role:

Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the wider team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care is delivered during surgical procedures, and throughout the perioperative journey.

The candidate will take responsibility for coordinating the theatre department on a regular basis.

To support the Lead Practitioners in the delivery of strategic and operational activity.

To co-ordinate a team of staff ensuring the delivery of the highest quality care, communicating effectively his/her clinical theoretical knowledge and expertise.

Communicating complex information effectively to other trust staff, to include information relevant to clinical theoretical knowledge and expertise.

The responsibility of the post holder is to undertake the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual care for theatre patients.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right toclose a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a highperforming Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care QualityCommission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the deliveryof our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff toensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highlyvalued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join BarnsleyHospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident rightthrough the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed tobeing part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committedto promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicantsregardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mentalor physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age oroffending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) forBand 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) throughsalary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse / Degree or Diploma in Operating dept. practice or equivalent.
• First Line management Course.
• Recognised teaching qualification i.e. Mentor preceptorship course D32/33 or ENB 997/998 teaching and assessing.
• ENB176 Theatre nursing course or equivalent.
• Equal opportunities course or a willingness to undertake.
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe how you would contribute to a well functioning team.

Knowledge and awareness

• Knowledge of local/professional policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of a wide range of theatre / anaesthetic work.
• Knowledge and understanding of resource management.
• Mandatory training.
• Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
• Willingness to participate in research and development to support service delivery.
• Understanding the need for confidentiality.

Experience

• Previous experience at band 5 or equivalent in Theatre /anaesthetics.
• Experience of standard setting, quality initiatives and audit.

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.