University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Staff nurse/ODP practitioner
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Staff nurse/ODP practitioner
Be Part of a Visionary Transformation in Surgical Care – UHB NHS Foundation Trust
Join Universally Health Dorset (UHD) as we embark on a once-in-a-generation transformation, delivering exceptional perioperative care for Dorset’s population. Shape the Future of Perioperative Care by becoming part of our expanded theatre teams.
About the Role
We are recruiting for multiple vital roles across theatre departments, including:
- Scrub Theatre Practitioner
- Anaesthetic Practitioner (Additional Qualification required)
- Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Staff
Role opportunities span all specialities, including:
- Vascular
- Emergency
- General Surgery
- Urology
- Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- Trauma
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Obstetrics
- Robotic Surgery
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties (All Roles)
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across multiple specialities.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Support a 24/7 service, including:
- Night shifts
- Weekend rotas
- Bank holiday coverage
Speciality-Specific Focus
- Scrub Practitioners
- Work in diverse clinical settings, including robotic-assisted procedures.
- Maintain strict sterile field integrity and theatre efficiency.
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Anaesthetic Practitioners
- Support pre-, intra-, and post-operative care in high-demand specialities.
- Work under supervision with an Additional Qualification (if applicable).
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PACU Staff
- Oversee safe, effective post-operative recovery.
- Monitor and advocate for patients’ growing needs.
What We’re Looking For
We seek motivated professionals who:
- Are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.
- Thrive in high-pressure, collaborative environments.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with colleagues and patients.
- Are flexible, resilient, and able to adapt to evolving service demands.
UHD Transformation Overview
UHD’s Future Perioperative Care Platform includes: ✔ State-of-the-art facilities – Including innovative "barn" theatres (UK-first design). ✔ Significant investment in robotic surgery to enhance precision and patient outcomes. ✔ Unified Departmental Support to improve efficiency across theoretical and minimally-invasive surgeries.
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Key Relocation Note: From July 2026, UHD will reorganise services:
- Elective care → Single operative site.
- Emergency, paediatrics, and major surgery → Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH).
- Salinas terms and conditions apply – no excess mileage reimbursement post-move.*
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
UHD proactively supports diversity and equality through: 🔹 BAME Network 🔹 Women’s Network 🔹 Pride Network 🔹 Euro-UK Staff Network 🔹 Pro-Ability (disability inclusive schemes) 🔹 Armed Forces Covenant
We embrace Disability Confident employment practices.
Interviews
Date: 16th July
Contact for Enquiries & Informal Visits
Name: Emma Ford Job Title: Senior Clinical Lead Email: emma.ford42@nhs.net Phone: 03000 195740
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