Deputy Sister/Senior Operating Department Practitioner – Orthopaedics

Integrated Care System; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Dorchester is seeking a Senior ODP/Deputy Sister to support the Orthopaedic team within Theatres. The role involves skilled patient care, team leadership, and participation in a 24/7 service environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and strong communication skills, ready to thrive in a dynamic setting. Opportunities for career development are available.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Extensive relevant experience in Orthopaedic Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled specialist assistance in patient care.
• Give leadership and guidance to less experienced staff.
• Participate in the Theatre Co-ordinator rota when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Registered General Nurse or NVQ Level III Operating Department Practitioner

Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

Go back Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Sister/Senior Operating Department Practitioner – Orthopaedics

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Theatres are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior ODP / Deputy Sister (Band 6) to support the Orthopaedic team within Theatres at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust .

The Theatres complex at Dorset County Hospital includes Main Theatres (8 Theatres), Day Surgery Unit (2 Theatres), Weymouth Community Hospital (1 Theatre) as well as the Procedure Room at South Walks House.

We currently have a vacancy for a committed and enthusiastic individual to manage an established team in delivering high quality care that is rapidly adapting to meet the needs of a diverse local population.

Successful applicants should have previous experience in leading Orthopaedicswithin Theatres, good communication skills and enjoy working in a swiftly changing and challenging environment. You will be required to work as part of a motivated team as well as being able to work on own initiative. Main Theatres operates a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week service and staff are expected to work nights and weekends. The applicant will work predominately in Main Theatres but will be expected to work in Day Surgery, Weymouth or South Walks, depending on the needs of the service.

We can offer superb career and professional development opportunities with a structured orientation programme whilst the department provides a challenging work environment.

We look forward to your application.

Main duties of the job

• To provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of high quality, cost effective patient care throughout the Operating Department.
• To participate as an integral member of the theatre team giving leadership and guidance to less experienced staff.
• Participate in the Theatre Co-ordinator rota when required.
• Please note that Theatres is a 24 hour/ 7 day per week service and the post will be expected to work nights and weekends.

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.

As a trust we are support a number of overseas applicants into UK based roles.

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 & Training

• Registered General Nurse or NVQ Level III Operating Department Practitioner
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Knowledge

• Experience of multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Extensive relevant experience in Orthopaedic Service
• Involvement in staff development/training with evidence of proactive teaching/assessing

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Evidence of ability to practice as a current, competent, and proficient practitioner
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to manage time effectively in a flexible and adaptable manner.
• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems to support this process
• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and utilise problem solving skills to deal with unpredictable service requirements.
• Demonstrates awareness of necessity to maintain service with due regard to financial constraints.
• Demonstrates evidence of an area of special interest and maintains innovative/proactive attitude to practice development, with due regard to process of change.
• Demonstrates awareness of personnel management issues/skills and responsibilities, and 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