Newly Qualified Operating Department Practitioner

NHS; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital is seeking a final year Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) student to join their Theatres Department. The role includes a supportive preceptorship program and opportunities for leadership development, ensuring a strong start to your healthcare career.

Benefits

27 days' holiday (rising to 33)

NHS Pension Scheme

Retail and travel discounts

Relocation support

Subsidised restaurant

Health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Final year ODP student or recently qualified.
• Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care.
• Embody trust values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

Skills

Effective working relationships

Understanding of confidentiality

Ability to practice as a proficient practitioner

Education

Final year of study or recently qualified in the UK

Job description

Job summary

Are you a final year Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Student? Are you looking to start your career in a Trust that will nurture and support you? Dorset County Hospital could be the perfect place for you.

We offer an exciting opportunity to build your career in our Theatres Department. Our first-class preceptorship programme now includes leadership development, supported by a dedicated team of practice educators and ongoing CPD opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Please note: To apply, you must have completed at least one clinical placement at DCH, which should be detailed in your supporting information. You should also be qualifying around September 2025.

The vacancies are for either permanent or fixed-term contracts, depending on requirements at the time.

Main duties of the job

To succeed, you'll need a passion for providing excellent patient care and embody our trust values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence. Joining us means enjoying a high quality of life in one of Britain’s most beautiful regions, along with benefits such as 27 days' holiday (rising to 33), the NHS Pension Scheme, retail and travel discounts, relocation support, a subsidised restaurant, and health and wellbeing resources.

Please note: This vacancy is for individuals about to qualify as healthcare professionals (Nurse or Nursing Associate) on a UK-based HCPC-approved programme. If you are an internationally trained nurse seeking HCPC registration, please email [e-mail] for guidance.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on quality patient care and fostering a positive, inclusive culture. Our mission is to provide outstanding care tailored to our patients' needs, with a vision of being at the heart of community wellbeing through collaboration with health and social care partners.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Dorset County Hospital is the main provider of acute hospital services for around 250,000 residents across Weymouth, Portland, West, North Dorset, and Purbeck, and provides renal services for 850,000 people across Dorset and South Somerset. We employ over 3,000 staff.

Details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £26,530 to £36,483 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 405-25-NR228NQOD

Location: Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Job description

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) provide detailed information about this role, expectations, and success criteria. Please ensure your application demonstrates how your experience and skills meet the person specification. If you cannot view or download the attachment, contact [e-mail].

We seek staff who embody our Trust values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about patient care. Learn more about our Trust and values online.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications (Essential)

• In final year of study or recently qualified/fully registered in the UK (NMC/HCPC etc.)
• Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Experience (Desirable)

• Understanding of professional issues

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge (Essential)

• Ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
• Effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and visitors
• Understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

• Time management skills
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Special interest areas
• Leadership development
• Knowledge of clinical audit
• Critical appraisal skills

Additional information

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975). Applicants needing sponsorship should visit the UK Visas and Immigration website for details. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more info, visit the NHS Careers website.