2801 - Senior Theatre Practitioner Team Leader (ODP)

Are you a skilled and compassionate healthcare professional seeking an exciting opportunity in the dynamic world of surgery? We are hiring a Lead Senior Theatre Practitioner for Main Theatres to join our team and provide outstanding care in a fastpaced, cutting edge environment.

A Theatre Practitioner who is NMC/HCPC registered.

Experienced in perioperative care, anaesthesia If an ODP/Anaesthetic Practitioner and/or Scrub, Orthopaedic experience is preferred but not essential, training will be provided for the right candidates!

Passionate professionals who thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused setting

State of the Art Facilities: Work in a modern surgical environment equipped with advanced technology. Soon to have state of the art robotic systems empowering our skilled surgeons to provide our service users with precision safety and quicker recovery times. The robotic surgery programme will cover gynaecology, urology and colorectal specialities.

Work life balance with various shift patterns available.

Supportive Team Culture Join a dedicated and friendly team committed to delivering excellence in patient care.

In the Main Theatre: Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the wider team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care is delivered during surgical procedures, and throughout the perioperative journey.

Main duties of the job

Why Join Us?

We are thrilled to announce the launch in summer 2025 of our new operating theatre, designed to enhance patient care, reduce waiting times and support our growing surgical services.

Also coming in summer 2025 is our new staff area in the theatre department designed with your comfort and wellbeing in mind.

Relaxation zone: comfortable space to unwind during breaks

Modern amenities: enjoy updated kitchen facilities, microwaves and seating for meals.

Outdoor space: we know the fast-paced theatre environment can be demanding. This outdoor area is here to support your wellbeing, offering a change of scenery to help you return to work feeling refreshed and energised.

The candidate will take responsibility for coordinating the theatre department on a regular basis

To support the Lead Nurse in the delivery of strategic and operational activity.

To co-ordinate a team of staff ensuring the delivery of the highest quality care, communicating effectively his/her clinical theoretical knowledge and expertise.

Communicating complex information effectively to other trust staff, to include information relevant to clinical theoretical knowledge and expertise.

The responsibility of the post holder is to undertake the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual care for theatre patients.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which 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, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.