Lead Practitioner Theatres (Podiatry and Orthopaedics)

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants

Job summary

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT in Mexborough is seeking a Band 6 Lead Practitioner within Mexborough Theatres covering podiatry and orthopaedics. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with part-time 30 hours considered. You must be an Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with current registration and at least 2 years' band 5 experience.

Advanced life support is desirable. You will lead the team, support service development and undertake advanced life support as

Qualifications

• Qualified Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Minimum 2 years' band 5 experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the theatres department in podiatry and orthopaedics.
• Manage the department in the absence of the Band 7.
• Undertake advanced life support as required.
• Contribute to service development through a personalised leadership plan.

Skills

leadership

team leading

clinical practice

Education

Operating Department Practitioner

Registered Nurse

Job description

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Lead Practitioner Theatres (Podiatry and Orthopaedics)

The closing date is 14 October 2026

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Band 6 Lead Practitioner within Mexborough Theatres covering both podiatry and orthopaedics.

Location: Mexborough Theatres (Rotation to other sites may be required)

Main duties of the job

The applicant must have qualifications of an Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Nurse with at least 2 years' experience at band 5 with current registration and be able to demonstrate recent expert clinical practice and be able to work dual role. It is desirable to hold the advanced life support qualification or be willing to complete.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to lead a team and be open and receptive to change and have ambition to help drive the service forward. In return for your expert clinical skills and commitment to service development, we will support you to develop your leadership through a personalised development plan and leadership responsibilities.

The position is full-time 37.5 hours a week, however part-time 30 hours will be considered.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current professional issues and practice evidenced by a current portfolio.

Evidence of any training, mentorship or preceptorship of student ODPs and Nurses.

Evidence of any management experience will be desirable as the role involves managing the department in the absence of the Band 7.

The post will involve the successful candidate to undertake advanced life support.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people with…

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-8240142

Job locations

Montagu Hospital
Adwick Road
Mexborough
S64 0AZ
United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Montagu Hospital
Adwick Road
Mexborough
S64 0AZ
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Manager

Alexis Hardy

[e-mail]

01709649150