Theatre Support Worker | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 29.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 2 Theatre Support Worker to join the Theatre Complex. The role offers progression to Band 3 when fully trained and requires experience in an acute hospital setting.

You will work across the Theatre Complex, on the Main Hospital site and occasionally at the satellite Theatre in Weymouth, assisting with equipment preparation, patient transfer, and maintaining theatre environments. This role supports efficient patient care.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in an acute hospital setting is preferred.
• Self-motivated individuals able to work as part of a team.
• Willing to support the Theatre Complex across main site and satellite venues.

Aufgaben

• To work as a team member assisting the qualified staff in the provisions of a high standard of environment and equipment preparation
• Enable the team to deliver an efficient and effective level of service to all Theatre users.
• To facilitate the safe and timely transfer of patients to support efficient Theatre utilisation.
• Cleaning, stocking and tidying of whole department.
• Preparation and distribution of relevant equipment for surgery.
• To maintain and support the efficient running of the Holding Bay
• Support Patient Administration System by accurate input of data.

Jobbeschreibung

Theatre Support Worker | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

SURGERY SERVICES

Theatre Complex

Theatre Support Workers, Band 2 / Band 3

We are recruiting a Band 2 Theatre Support Workers to join the Theatre Complex at Dorset County Hospital, providing high-quality, safe care to patients. The role offers progression to Band 3 when fully trained. We are seeking self‑motivated individuals with experience in an acute hospital setting.

The job entails working within all areas of theatre complex. The post holder will be expected to work on the Main Hospital site and on occasions, the satellite Theatre in Weymouth. We provide high-quality care to patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. Applications from candidates with previous experience in theatres would be encouraged.

The experienced team within The Theatre Complex can offer the successful candidates excellent learning opportunities and continued support and progression.

• To work as a team member assisting the qualified staff in the provisions of a high standard of environment and equipment preparation
• Enable the team to deliver an efficient and effective level of service to all Theatre users.
• To facilitate the safe and timely transfer of patients to support efficient Theatre utilisation.
• Cleaning, stocking and tidying of whole department.
• Preparation and distribution of relevant equipment for surgery.
• To maintain and support the efficient running of the Holding Bay
• Support Patient Administration System by accurate input of data.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well‑being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over‑reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

This advert closes on Thursday 26 Nov 2026

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Company: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Salary: £25,272 Pro Rata Per annum Hours: Part-time Location: Dorchester, DT1 2JY Job type: Permanent Posting date: 12 Nov 2026 Closing date: 12 Dec 2026