Operating Department Manager - 23.5 hours

Job summary

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse, Midwife or Operating Department Practitioner who is passionate about providing high quality reproductive healthcare?

BPAS are looking for an Operating Department Manager to join our clinical team in Doncaster. You'll lead and manage the Operating Department, including Deputy ODM's and ODP's, ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality patient care.

This role is for 23.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly over Monday to Thursday. More details can be found in the further information section below.

About the role

As an Operating Department Manager you will lead & manage the Operating Department, ensuring high standards of Patient care, safety & efficiency. You'll work closely with the Treatment Unit Manager, Surgeons, Anaesthetists & wider clinical team to ensure the smooth running of the department.

You'll be responsible for supporting & developing the Operating Department team, maintaining appropriate staffing & skill mix and ensuring compliance with CQC standards and BPAS policies and procedures.

About You

You will be a Registered Nurse, practising Midwife or Registered ODP with active professional registration and a theatre qualification in operating department practice. You'll have significant experience working within an operating department and experience of managing or supervising staff.

You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, be able to work under pressure and have a positive approach to change.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and coordinate the Operating Department Team, including Deputy ODM's and ODP's, ensuring appropriate delegation and skill mix.
• Ensure high standards of safe, professional and compassionate patient care are maintained throughout the Operating Department.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and on-call arrangements to ensure appropriate clinical cover is maintained.
• Support the recruitment, induction, performance management and ongoing professional development of Operating Department staff.
• Ensure the team are trained and able to respond effectively to emergency situations and that emergency equipment and supplies are maintained and regularly checked.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, BPAS policies and procedures and relevant professional standards.
• Oversee the safe ordering, storage, checking and administration of drugs, including controlled drugs.
• Participate in clinical governance and audit, including the reporting and investigation of incidents, complaints and accidents.
• Ensure Health and Safety and Infection Control policies and procedures are implemented effectively within the Operating Department.

We are also looking for:

• Experience working across anaesthetics, theatre and recovery
• Experience of gynaecology / TOP surgery
• Leadership and motivational skills

About us

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.

Working with us - benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance at 3 salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Details

• Date posted: 04 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £45,584 to £53,622 a year - Depending on skills & experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: B0201-DONC-ODM-23-5-1
• Job locations: BPAS Doncaster Unit, Danum Lodge Clinic,, 123 Thorne Road,, Doncaster, DN2 5BQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The full job description can be found on the right hand side in the supporting documents, which is available for you to download and review.

Further Information

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Salary £45,584 to £53,622 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Hours 23.5 per week - to be worked flexibly over Monday to Thursday. More will be discussed at interview

Location BPAS Doncaster Unit Danum Lodge Clinic, 123 Thorne Road, Doncaster DN2 5BQ

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

UK Registration

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