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Theatre Care Assistant (Orthopaedics)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Bournemouth/Poole, BH7 7DW

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

2 September 2026

2 days left

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset is looking to recruit motivated people, to join our expanding Theatre Department delivering a 24 hour service as a Theatre...

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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 from Bournemouthsite to Poolesite in March/April 2027 date.

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

  • 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

  • Willing to be in the operating theatre areas during surgery
  • Keyboard skills and ability to read and write clearly

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of CQC and their key aims and goals.
  • Willing to undertake the required training and development programmes as identified by the line manager/education department

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure and during emotionally draining situations.

Language Requirement

Essential

  • Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

19 August 2026

Last checked

21 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

UHD
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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