Staff Nurse​/Operating Department Practitioner - Theatres

Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner – Theatres

The closing date is 26 July 2026

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.

• 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.

• Current NMC/HCPC registration.

£32,073 to £39,043 a year;
Pro Rata Per Annum.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Education and Training:

• Registered Nurse / ODP
• Evidence of CPD
• Teaching course/qualification

Experience:

• Recent and significant experience at Band 5 in surgery or theatres
• Understanding of professional nursing issues

Skills and Knowledge:

• 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
• 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

We welcome applications from all under-represented groups.

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.