Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner - Theatres

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is looking for enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners to join their team. The role involves supporting a busy Theatres Complex and requires good communication skills and current NMC/HCPC registration. This position offers career development opportunities in a diverse environment. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their experience fits the role. Applications are welcome from all individuals, especially those from under-represented groups.

Qualifications

• Be required to work as part of a motivated team.
• Be expected to work shifts for 24/7 service coverage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Theatres Complex including Main Theatres and Day Surgery.
• Work across multiple sites depending on service needs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Current NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Theatres are looking to recruit enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners to support this busy Department. We are looking for all round trained Theatre Practitioners. Experience in Orthopaedics is desirable.

The Theatres Complex at Dorset County Hospital includes: Main Theatres (8 Theatres), Day Surgery Unit (2 Theatres), Weymouth Community Hospital (1 Theatre) and the Procedure Suite at South Walks House. This role will be predominately in Main Theatres but all staff are expected to work across all sites, depending on the needs of the service.

We currently have both permanent and fixed term contracts (full time and part time) for committed and enthusiastic individuals to complement the established team in delivering high quality care that is rapidly adapting to meet the needs of a diverse local population.

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

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

You will:
• Be required to work as part of a motivated team as well as being able to work on your own initiative.
• Be expected to work shifts to cover the needs of the service which is 24 hour a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

You have:
• Good communication skills
• Current NMC/HCPC registration

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.

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.

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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.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025