# 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/4881b39b-a31a-49b7-b150-e3a9c5135e99 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurseoperating-department-practitioner-theatres/4881b39b-a31a-49b7-b150-e3a9c5135e99.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Dorchester - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Operating department practitioner - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T23:02:30.017Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Surgery/Surgery-v8124384 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8124384?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Fixed Term - 12 months Theatres are looking to recruit enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners to support this busy Department.  We are looking for all round trained Theatre Practitioners. Experience in 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.  This role will be predominately in Main Theatres but all staff are expected to work across all sites, depending on the needs of the service. We currently have both permanent and 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. ### 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 At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Recent and significant experience at Band 5 in surgery or theatres **Desirable** - Understanding of professional nursing 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 Nurse/ ODP - 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) - [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) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 366.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10443587) - [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.