Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Operating Department Practitioner

The closing date is 28 November 2026

Job summary
The role is for an Operating Department Practitioner within HDFT Theatres. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our friendly and professional team.

The department manages elective, 24/7 acute and trauma cases for adults and paediatrics, a Day Surgery Unit and a new 23 hour theatre suit. The function of the department is to provide a high quality patient focused service for patients under regional blocks, general and local anaesthesia. The specialities cover acute, trauma, elective and obstetric surgery's.

Please note, the Trust currently does not have the capacity to support overseas anaesthetic technicians so we will unfortunately be unable to accept any applications that would require this support.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the daily management and delivery of safe, individual patient care, within a professional multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be flexible, multi skilled and continue to gain further knowledge and skills in order to practice competently in elective and acute surgery. They will provide ongoing education, appropriate training opportunities and mentorship duties.

The post holder will work with the team to facilitate new developments and positive change in the clinical environment, based on current evidence and research. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, professional and works well individually and within a team.

About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 421-PSC-4087R
Job locations: Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX, United Kingdom

Job description
HDFT Theatres is a busy department and is constantly expanding its services. It consists of a Main Theatre suite which has five operating theatres, one Emergency Obstetric theatre and seven PACU areas. Additionally, we also have a self contained Day Surgery Unit with three theatres and a new 23 hour Theatre Suite which has a further two theatres and two treatment rooms.

Our goal is to treat patients in a timely manner, taking into consideration all of the patients requirements, whilst ensuring efficiency and a consistently high standard of individualised care.

For more information please see the attached job description and for any questions, please contact Ailsa Wetz on ailsa.wetz@nhs.net or 01423 555380

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration.
Desirable: Mentorship/Teaching qualification. Degree/Diploma or equivalent clinical experience.

Experience
Essential: Experience working in the Anaesthetic role.
Desirable: Multi-skilled Practitioner in Anaesthetics/PACU/Scrub

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: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Specialist Practitioner in Anaesthetics, Ailsa Wetz, ailsa.wetz@nhs.net, 01423554649

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