Theatre Support Worker | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,169 - £25,674 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7027058/405-25-CS263TSW |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Main Theatres team providing high quality and safe care to patients. Main Theatres currently have permanent vacancies up to and including full time hours within their team for Band 2 Theatre Support Workers. We are seeking self-motivated individuals with experience in an acute hospital setting.
Successful applicants should have good communication skills and enjoy working in a swiftly changing and challenging environment. You will be required to work as part of a motivated team as well as being able to work on own initiative. You must be able to work shifts which includes nights, weekends and on calls to cover the service need seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Once all competencies have been completed, the successful applicants will be uplifted to Band 3.
The job entails working within all areas of theatres, adults and paediatrics and some administration duties when necessary. The post holders will be expected to provide 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 Main Theatres can offer the successful candidate excellent learning opportunities and continued support.
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 work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
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.
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 atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif 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.
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Jun 2025
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