About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Directorates for Operating Services, Critical Care & Anaesthesia (OSCCA) and South Yorkshire Regional Services (SYRS) who are seeking newly qualified Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to work in our top quality, modern operating theatres and theatre recovery. You would be working with multidisciplinary teams providing a high standard of care for patients across South Yorkshire and the Humber region.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the department to provide the highest standards of patient care using evident based practice.
To perform the competencies of a Registered Operating Department Practitioner and in addition any competencies associated with the allocated specialties.
Following training and after experience in the post the candidate will be required to support with the teaching and assessment of learners in the department.
The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients undergoing theatre procedures or during their pre and post operative stay.
About us
We will only be appointing individuals from this advert who are due to complete their studies by 31st October 2026.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a full outline of the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Working towards completion of Operating Department Practice training programme to obtain HCPC registration
Experience Essential
Evidence of inter-professional working Completed competencies in Anaesthetics, Surgery and Recovery
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Ability to work autonomously Understanding the role of the Operating Department Practitioner Ability to work as an effective member of a team Effective communication skills Effective handling of critical incidents including reporting of incidents Working to guidelines and policies
Desirable
Have knowledge of the care of the patient during their journey through the Operating theatre complex
Other Factors Essential
Able to work cross site if required Awareness of financial factors and national policies effecting care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)