Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

1743 - Day Surgery Theatre Practitioner (ODP)

The closing date is 10 October 2025

Job summary

Positions available - x1 Newly Qualified ODP and x1 Experienced ODP.

To undertake duties as a Theatre practitioner in Barnsley Day Surgery Unit. We have 2 theatres & 2 minor ops rooms covering Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Oral, T&O, Dermatology and General Surgery in both adults and children. We will shortly be opening an Ophthalmology theatre in the Alhambra Centre, so there will be a requirement for the Day Surgery team to staff this.

Providing sensitive and professional care at all times. This post will be for an Operating Department Practitioner to work in anaesthetics, scrub and a possibility to work in recovery. To act as a role model, demonstrate own activities to new/less experience employees.

Liaise with the ward and other departments and all members of the multidisciplinary team in the care and treatment of patients. Provide holistic care utilising persuasive, empathic and reassurance skills where necessary from admission to discharge in the department. Assess, plan and implement care of the patient seeking advice when required and taking appropriate action.

To work within organisational policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines. To comply with health, safety and security requirements of self and others. To contribute to the development of services and quality improvements. The post holder will ensure they understand their responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Main duties of the job

The main duty is to adhere to HCPC/NMC and AFPP guidelines of good Practice supporting safe and effective surgical and anaesthetic care.

Working proactively within the MDT to achieve positive patient outcomes and satisfaction. Contribute to quality improvement. Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self. Promote best evidence-based practice within own scope of practice. Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly. Respect the patients dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.

Our theatre provides safe care and support to people requiring elective surgical care. The role involves both scrub and anaesthetic practise.

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

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-1743E-09-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to manage personal and emotional stress
  • Ability to manage own time and time of others
  • Effective interpersonal skills/communication skills
  • Effective team working skills
  • Standard keyboard skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered Nurse/Diploma in Operating Dept. Practice

Desirable

  • A willingness to progress

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience within NHS

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of statutory and professional requirements
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
  • Awareness of confidentiality
  • Mandatory moving and handling training
  • Knowledge of quality, audit and its application
  • Knowledge of current healthcare issues
  • Knowledge of essence of care

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important?
  • In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job?
Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to manage personal and emotional stress
  • Ability to manage own time and time of others
  • Effective interpersonal skills/communication skills
  • Effective team working skills
  • Standard keyboard skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered Nurse/Diploma in Operating Dept. Practice

Desirable

  • A willingness to progress

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience within NHS

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of statutory and professional requirements
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
  • Awareness of confidentiality
  • Mandatory moving and handling training
  • Knowledge of quality, audit and its application
  • Knowledge of current healthcare issues
  • Knowledge of essence of care

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important?
  • In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job?

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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)


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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Practitioner

Laura Beck

Laura.beck1@nhs.net

01226432181

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-1743E-09-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


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