About this role
Job summary
Are you ready to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation helping to deliver outstanding surgical care for the population of Dorset by shaping the Future of Perioperative Care at UHD?
Join us at this exciting time of expansion and transformation by joining our Theatre departments. We have vacancies in multiple specialities across UHD.
This transformation is delivering new, state-of-the-art theatre facilities including an innovative four-table 'barn' theatre, one of the first of its kind in the UK, and significant investment in the future of Robotic surgery.
We are currently expanding our services and staffing establishment in line with the transformation of services across UHD. This is an exciting period of growth and we are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals across a range of experience levels to join our friendly and supportive Theatre teams. We are looking for individuals who are:
Passionate about delivering high standards of patient care Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment Strong team players with excellent communication skills Flexible and able to committed to supporting a 24/7 service Training streams to support the development to Registered Practitioner through Apprentice programme Base site - UHD Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospital
Interview date - September 3rd 2026
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality care across multiple specialities supporting Registered Scrub Practitioners in Vascular, Emergency, General, Urology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Head and Neck, Obstetrics and Robotic Surgery. Work within a24-hour, 7-day theatre service, participating innight shifts,weekend rotas, andbank holiday coverage.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This service has a planned move in April 2027
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
additional requirements Essential
Able to work 24/7 and bank holidays
Qualifications Essential
Willingness to undertake additional training and education in relation to theatre skills
Desirable
Qualification in Maths and English
Experience Essential
Experience of working with the public
Desirable
Experience of working in a theatre environment. Experience of working in a caring environment
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
Keyboard skills and ability to read and write clearly
Language Requirement Essential
Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital/Poole Hospital
Bournemouth/Poole
BH7 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)