Theatre Care Assistants

About the Role

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

We offer great opportunities with an extensive educational programme, to include the development of our Theatre Care Assistants including level 3 apprenticeships in Perioperative care and Operative Department Apprenticeships.

We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and our desire to lead on best practice in the perioperative setting. If you have the drive that we are looking for to join our friendly and supportive team, then our Theatres Department is the place for you.

We offer a range of specialities across both sites where you will become a valued member of our team. Full training will be given and your peers, senior staff and the rest of the multidisciplinary team will support you to learn new skills and to expand your practice. This role is a support worker’s role to the registered staff. It involves patient contact and direct patient care responsibilities under the supervision of registered staff.

Responsibilities will involve supporting the theatre team within the circulating role in the theatre environment.

There is the opportunity to offer a Band 2 development role with the opportunity to progress to Band 3 within 12 months if specific criteria are achieved and supported by line manager.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

Informal visits are strongly encouraged.

Base

Location:

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 20th March 2026

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work. We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.