Deputy Sister/Deputy Principal ODP – Theatres & Day Surgery

Integrated Care System; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Dorchester is looking for a Deputy Sister/Deputy Principal ODP to support the Day Surgery team and manage theatre operations. Candidates should have 2 years of relevant experience and be adept at ensuring high standards of patient care. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position with a competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of extensive working knowledge in Day Surgery Theatre setting.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience at Band 5 including nurse-led discharge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Day Surgery Teams and promote high standards of patient care.
• Directly line manage a team and undertake HR duties.
• Work closely with Theatre CPEs to support students and new learners.

Skills

Proficient day surgery practitioner

Ability to manage time effectively

Leadership skills

Critical appraisal skills

Education

Registered Nurse/ODP

Teaching qualification

Job description

Go back Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Sister/Deputy Principal ODP – Theatres & Day Surgery

The closing date is 17 August 2025

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced Theatre Practitioner who has at least 2 years extensive working knowledge of a Day Surgery Theatre setting.

This is a fixed term maternity position (9 months) and it will involve working on both the Dorset County Hospital and Weymouth Community sites.

Day Surgery is part of the Surgical Division and consists of 2 theatres, 2 recovery bays and adjacent ward areas in Dorset County Hospital, along with the Easton Eye Day Case Unit in the East wing part of the Hospital. In addition there is a satellite unit in Weymouth Community Hospital comprising one theatre, one recovery bay and an adjacent ward area. The department undertakes a wide range of surgery on a daily basis including Orthopaedics, General surgery, Colo-rectal surgery, Gynaecology, Breast surgery, Maxillo- Facial surgery, Urology and Special Dentistry.

Main duties of the job

Main tasks and responsibilities will be to support the Day Surgery Teams, the Unit Manager and promote high standards of evidence-based patient care. You will need specialist skills and experience in Urology and an interest in education as will need to work closely with the existing Theatre CPE's to support students and new learners in the department as well as organise specific training for the day surgery staff.

The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake HR duties and will directly line manage a team under them.

Applications are welcome from Theatre practitioners with at least 2 years relevant and up to date Day Surgery experience and candidates will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the concepts of Day Surgery.

For further information contact Principal ODP/DSU Manager Lisa Ismaili on 01305 253301 or 01305 254501

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/ODP
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching qualification

Experience

• Significant post registration experience at Band 5 in Day Surgery including nurse led discharge.
• Experience of change and expansion of service to support Day Surgery development and theatre efficiency project
• An understanding of theatre utilisation and best practice tariff targets
• Understanding of professional nursing issues

Skills,Abilities & Knowledge

• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient day surgery practitioner
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems
• Evidence of an area of special interest
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Knowledge of clinical audit
• Evidence of critical appraisal skills

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.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPro Rata Per Annum