Theatre Practitioner - Emergency Theatre | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Poole is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join its dynamic theatre team. The role involves supporting the safe delivery of care within the expanding theatre department, engaging with trust transformation, and delivering a 24-hour service. Ideal candidates include newly qualified RNs/ODPs and those looking to advance their careers. This position offers opportunities for growth and collaboration with multi-professional colleagues. The advert closes on 14 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in the department is desirable but not essential.
• Newly qualified RNs/ODPs or soon to qualify nursing/ODP students 2026 encouraged to apply.
• Only those with current UK working experience will be considered for registered applicants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe care in the expanding theatre department.
• Engage with the trust transformation and strategic vision.
• Support the delivery of a 24-hour service.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

HCPC registered ODP

Education

Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing

Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice

Job description

Operating Department Practitioners and Registered Nurses

Poole

At this exciting time, we are looking for a Theatre Practitioner working within emergency theatre. If you are interested in a new challenge and career progression, you will work with multi‑professional colleagues, becoming part of an expanding and transforming service. We are seeking dedicated and dynamic staff to support the safe delivery of care and engage with the trust transformation and strategic vision. With a focus on quality, safety, transformation and service development, we are increasing our operating theatre suite and are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people to join our expanding theatre department delivering a 24‑hour service.

Experience in the department is desirable but not essential. You will join our extensive theatre team with multiple skills to enable you to gain further knowledge and advance your career.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing)
• HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice)

INFORMAL VISITS ARE WELCOME

Base location: Poole Hospital, but cross‑site working will be required depending on the needs of the service.

Interview date: 19/12/2025

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

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 is 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.

This service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site in July 2026.

Please note that if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

• Newly qualified RNs/ODPs or soon to qualify nursing/ODP students 2026 encouraged to apply.
• For registered applicants, only those with current UK working experience will be considered.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025.