# Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner - Theatres > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurseoperating-department-practitioner-theatres/3c637bfc-e7d4-4f67-b066-33726fcf6624 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurseoperating-department-practitioner-theatres/3c637bfc-e7d4-4f67-b066-33726fcf6624.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Dorset County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Operating department practitioner - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term Maternity cover) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-11-13T08:50:26.661Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Theatre_Department_All_Specialities/Theatre_Department_All_Specialities-v8405105 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8405105?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview FIXED TERM MATERNITY COVER (12 MONTHS) Theatres are looking to recruit enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse or Operating Department Practitioners to support this busy Department. We are looking for all round trained Theatre Practitioners. An interest in Anaesthetics, Recovery or 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. All staff are expected to work across all sites, depending on the needs of the service. We currently have 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. Please note: If you are due to qualify as a fully registered Nurse/ODP before December 2026, we may be able to consider your application through our Newly Qualified route but this must be detailed in your application. ### Main duties of the job 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 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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. Please contact us at \[email protected\] if you are unable to view or download the attachment. 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. UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum 2 years’ experience at Band 5 in surgery or theatres in the NHS **Desirable** - Understanding of professional Theatre Practitioner (staff nurse/ODP) issues ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner - Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors - Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality **Desirable** - Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively - Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements - Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills - Evidence of an area of special interest - Knowledge of clinical audit - Evidence of critical appraisal skills ### Education and Training **Essential** - Registered Practitioner (NMC or HCPC) - Evidence of CPD **Desirable** - Teaching course/qualification ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [band 5 theatres jd and ps (pdf, 359.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10736899) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.