Staff nurse/ODP practitioner
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
BOURNEMOUTH/POOLE, BH7 7DW
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
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...
- Scrub in Orthopaedics, Trauma Provide high-quality care across multiple Specialities including
- Work within a24-hour, 7-day theatre service, participating innight shifts,weekend rotas, andbank holiday coverage.
Service: MultiSpeciality Theatres | 24/7 Service Provision (Including Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays)
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 April 2027 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.
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
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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