University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Staff nurse/ODP practitioner
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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 specialties across all areas of practice in our theatre departments (Scrub, Anaesthetic and Post Anaesthetic Care). Please note applications for anaesthetic roles must have a pre-existing anaesthetic qualification before applying.
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
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- 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 commit to supporting a 24/7 service
Base Site
UHD Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospital
Interview Date
21st August 2026
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality care across multiple specialties 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 (formerly Recovery)
Work within a 24-hour, 7-day theatre service, participating in night shifts, weekend rotas, and bank holiday coverage.
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.
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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.
Networks
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.
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Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Emma Ford
- Job Title: Senior Clinical Lead
- Email Address: emma.ford42@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 03000195740
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