Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
An understanding of patient care within the operating theatre & the provision of individualised care
- Experience
Works within current code of practice laid down by the NMC/HCPC, possess RGN 1st level OR HE Diploma Operating Department Practice (or equivalent)
- Personal Attributes
Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Personal Attributes
Professional image
- Skills and Knowledge
Good organisational and time management skills
- Skills and Knowledge
Good communication and interpersonal skills & ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Skills and Knowledge
Broad understanding of current health care issues
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of equality & diversity, clinical governance, infection control & clinical supervision and how these relate to the role
- Skills and Knowledge
Able to effectively manage resources (both human & material)
- Qualifications and Training
Possess RGN 1st level OR HE Diploma Operating Department Practice (or equivalent)
- Qualifications and Training
Current NMC/HCPC Registration. Students awaiting final results or registration are also eligible to apply
- Qualifications and Training
Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
Desirable
14 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Broad range of theatre/PACU experience
- Experience
Broad health care experience or working within hospital areas other than the Operating Department
- Experience
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience
Experience of supervising other staff & delegating duties & ensuring staff development
- Experience
Experience of utilising operating department IT management systems (eg ORMIS)
- Experience
Experience of documentation & record keeping
- Experience
Knowledge & experience of handling hazardous substances and procedures for this
- Personal Attributes
Able to move & handle materials, equipment & patients while following current guidelines and procedures to do so
- Personal Attributes
Ability to manage own workload and prioritise takes
- Skills and Knowledge
Experience of emergency and elective work
- Skills and Knowledge
Post registration experience in theatres/PACU
- Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of moving & handling procedures & guidelines in relation to the role
- Qualifications and Training
Relevant teaching qualification/ mentorship module & experience of supporting students in practice
- Qualifications and Training
Relevant post qualification theatre/PACU experience
Job overview
Here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we care for our staff as much as we care for our patients, and we would encourage you to come and join our friendly and supportive Theatre team.
Being a small district general hospital there is a real community feel, and all staff participate in a variety of out of work interests, from spinning Classes at the new on-site Wellbeing hub to five a side football at nearby Queens Park.
Our department of 12 Operating Theatres provides a structured induction programme offering supernumerary time to help you settle into your role and is tailored to meet individual needs and requirements. All this is fully facilitated by our own Clinical Educators and supported by our experienced and knowledgeable staff.
Main duties of the job
As part of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department the post holder will play a vital role in the day-to-day operation and smooth running of the department. They will accomplish this by providing skilled assistance to clinicians’ during the administration and maintenance of anaesthesia duties within a wide range of surgical specialities.
They will ensure that the highest possible standards of individualised patient care are always maintained. The post holder will also have delegated responsibility for the organisational and operational management of theatres in the absence of senior staff.
Must have anaesthetic qualification and experience.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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What to do next
If you have any further questions or if you’d like to come and meet us and have a chat, please contact Donna Botham and Steve Jones Theatre Leads on 01246 516262 or email donna.botham@nhs.net sjones60@nhs.net
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for ODP/Staff Nurse with anaesthetic qualification with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Operating department practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: increase in hours. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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