Theatre Care Assistant

Harmonia Careers; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS hospital in Poole is looking for a Theatre Care Assistant. This permanent, full-time position supports the theatre team, with limited patient contact. The hospital offers opportunities for further training and development. Ideal candidates should be willing to undertake training and have experience working with the public.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake additional training and education in relation to theatre skills.
• Experience of working with the public.
• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the theatre team within the circulating role.
• Assist in the daily running of the theatre environment.

Skills

Willingness to undertake additional training in theatre skills

Experience of working with the public

Willing to be in the operating theatre areas during surgery

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualification in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals Dorset is looking to recruit motivated people to join our expanding Theatre Department delivering a 24 hour service as a Theatre Care Assistant. Within the department we offer opportunities with an extensive educational program, including development of Theatre Care Assistants with level 3 apprenticeships in Perioperative care and Operative Department Practitioner Apprenticeships. We pride ourselves on a friendly working environment and a commitment to best practice in the perioperative setting. This role is a support workers role with limited patient contact and limited direct patient care responsibilities; you will support the theatre team within the circulating role and daily running of the theatre environment.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Informal visits are strongly encouraged.

Note: This role is part of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. Some services may move sites in the future. Travel and relocation policies are described in the details below.

Details

Date posted: 18 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year pa

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 153-SU05042

Job locations: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB

Responsibilities

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

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

Essential

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

Disclosure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary.

Employer details

Employer: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB

Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers

About Us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future, defining how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our teammates and colleagues. UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. Services may move sites in 2026 or later.