Job summary
Obstetric Theatre Care Assistant: 37.5 hours/week
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
University Hospitals Dorset is looking to recruit a motivated person, to join our expanding Theatre Department delivering a 24 hour service as a Theatre Care Assistant .
We offer great opportunities with an extensive educational programme, to include the development of our Theatre Care Assistants including level 3 apprenticeships in Perioperative care and Operative Department Apprenticeships.
We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and our desire to lead on best practice in the perioperative setting. If you have the drive that we are looking for to join our friendly and supportive team, then our Theatres Department is the place for you.
We offer a range of specialities across both sites where you will become a valued member our team. Full training will be given and your peers, senior staff and the rest of the multidisciplinary team will support you to learn new skills and to expand your practice
Main duties of the job
This role is a support workers role to the registered staff. It involves patient contact and direct patient care responsibilities under the supervision of registered staff. Responsibilities will involve supporting the theatre team within the circulating role in the theatre environment.
There is the opportunity to offer a Band 2 development role with the opportunity to progress to Band 3 within 12 months if specific criteria achieved and supported by line manager.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this position
Informal visits are strongly encouraged.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 21-Jan-2026
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
02 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-SU05378
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 2JB
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
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
- Keyboard skills and ability to read and write clearly
Language Requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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
- Keyboard skills and ability to read and write clearly
Language Requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 2JB
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 2JB