Are you ready to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation helping to deliver outstanding surgical care for the population of Dorset by shaping the Future of Perioperative Care at UHD?
Join us at this exciting time of expansion and transformation by joining our Theatre departments. We have vacancies in multiple specialities across all areas of practice in our theatre departments (Scrub, Anaesthetic and Post Anaesthetic Care).
This transformation is delivering new, state-of-the-art theatre facilities including an innovative four-table ‘barn’ theatre, one of the first of its kind in the UK, and significant investment in the future of Robotic surgery.
We are currently expanding our services and staffing establishment in line with the transformation of services across UHD. This is an exciting period of growth and we are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals across a range of experience levels to join our friendly and supportive Theatre teams. We are looking for individuals who are:
Passionate about delivering high standards of patient care
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Strong team players with excellent communication skills
Flexible and able to committed to supporting a 24/7 service
Interview: July 16th
Provide high‑quality care across multiple Specialities including;
Scrub in Vascular, Emergency, General, Urology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Head and Neck, Obstetrics and Robotic Surgery,
Anaesthetic Practitioner (Additional Qualification required)
Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (formally Recovery)
Work within a 24‑hour, 7‑day theatre service , participating in night shifts , weekend rotas , and bank holiday coverage .
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services will move site this year. permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This service has a planned move from July 2026 moving all elective to a single site and emergency, paediatrics and major surgery to the RBH site
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, BAME, 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.
Service: Multi‑Speciality Theatres | 24/7 Service Provision (Including Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays)
