0404 - Operating Department Practitioner - Theatres

Job summary

This advert is for qualified ODP's only.

Join Our Exceptional Surgical Team!

We currently have a vacancy for a committed and enthusiastic individual to complement the established unit/team in delivering high quality care that is rapidly adapting to meet the needs of the patient and the development of the unit. Experience of each specialty is not essential as a training package is available and full support will be given to applicants.

We are looking for a dedicated, flexible and well-motivated Operating Department Practitioner with a keen interest in working in the theatre department.

We cant wait for you to experience our new staff area, take a moment to relax, connect and recharge in this space created just for you.

Be part of a team that makes a real difference every day. Your skills, dedication, and compassion will help us achieve excellence in surgical and post-operative care.

The interview date for this role will be the 12th December 2025.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work all out of hours shifts, these include nights, afters and weekends.

This is a permanent post in Main Theatres. The department operates 24/7 365 days a year including bank holidays.

You will be expected to attend the resuscitation unit in A & E and be part of the hospital arrest team. Candidates must have good organisational skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to develop their own professional knowledge

You will work in a clinical enviroment of 9 main theatres and 1 emergency obstetric theatre.

Specialities are in the following fields:

Elective/trauma orthopaedics

Emergencies

ENT

Laparoscopic work

Urology

Breast

Colorectal

Upper GI

Gynaecology

Obstetrics

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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