Obstetric Theatre Practitioner | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly motivated individual for an Obstetric Theatre role. Responsibilities include providing high-quality patient care, maintaining theatre equipment, and ensuring compliance with NHS Trust policies. Candidates must be UK Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners with strong communication skills. Development opportunities are available in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in caring for patients in elective and emergency settings.
• Continuing professional development is required.
• Competence in theatre scrub and recovery practitioner tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality, individualised care to patients.
• Create and maintain accurate records of care.
• Maintain and ensure readiness of theatre equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Active UK Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

An exciting opportunity has opened up in our busy Obstetric Theatre Department. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an interest in obstetrics to join our team.

The successful applicant needs to have excellent communication skills and work well within a multidisciplinary team.

Here you can develop specialist knowledge in obstetrics and competence in caring for patients in a busy elective and emergency department.

We cover a 24/7 emergency service and elective surgery weekdays.

As a member of the maternity theatre team, you are be able to perform the tasks of theatre scrub or/and recovery practitioner, supporting the surgeon and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Training and support will be available for areas that are unfamiliar.

You will maintain high standards of pre/peri and postoperative care.

Be responsible for the safe use of theatre equipment and ensuring that all equipment at work areas is ready for use.

Be responsible for your own continuing professional development.

This role requires active UK Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital .

Interview Date: TBC

· Work with the clinical team leaders to ensure the provision of high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives as part of a multidisciplinary team.

· Create and maintain legible and accurate records of care.

· Work with other disciplines and professions for the welfare of patients.

· Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge

· Ensure all care is provided in accordance with UHD NHS Foundation Trust Policies.

· Ensure compliance within the code of conduct with the professional body.

· Handles patients valuables and property in accordance with hospital policy

· To be responsible for promoting good and effective communications within the Department.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.



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




This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Jul 2025