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 all areas of practice in our theatre departments (Scrub, Anaesthetic and Post Anaesthetic Care).
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
Interview: July 16th
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality care across multiple Specialities including; Scrub in Vascular, Emergency, General, Urology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Head and Neck, Obstetrics and Robotic Surgery, Anaesthetic Practitioner (Additional Qualification required) Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (formally Recovery) 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 will move site this year. permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This service has a planned move from July 2026 moving all elective to a single site and emergency, paediatrics and major surgery to the RBH site
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 Service: MultiSpeciality Theatres | 24/7 Service Provision (Including Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays)
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registered Nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing) or . HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice)
technical skills Essential
Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative . Able to integrate and work within the MDT . Supportive of staff/team members
Desirable
able to communicate effectively in an MDT
other requirements Essential
Flexible working pattern to meet demands of the service . Adaptive to unpredictable workloads. able to work 24/7
Desirable
Prioritisation skills
personal attributes Essential
Highly motivated . Patient focussed . Professional approach . Effective role model . Flexible to the needs of the service . Recognises stress in self and others and manages appropriately
Desirable
Situational awareness and management of self and others (Human Factors) Able to adapt to changes, particularly emergency situations, calmly and effectively
Experience Essential
Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions . Working under pressure with frequent interruptions
Desirable
Experience in Scrub, Anaesthetics or PACU
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the surgical patient pathway through the hospital
Desirable
Conversant with WHO safety checklist
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.
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bournemouth Hospital/Poole Hospital
BOURNEMOUTH/POOLE
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)