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, 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 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 of 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 expand your practice.
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: 20th March 2026
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
UHD is investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Mar 2026.
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