The closing date is 17 August 2026

Job summary
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 Anaesthetic Care. (applicants must have a pre existing anaesthetic practitioner qualification)

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: August 25th

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality care across multiple Specialities as an Anaesthetic Practitioner (Qualification required)
• Work within a 24-hour, 7-day theatre service, participating in night shifts, weekend rotas, and bank holiday coverage.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 153-SU06538
Job locations: Bournemouth Hospital/Poole Hospital, BOURNEMOUTH/POOLE, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Service: MultiSpeciality Theatres | 24/7 Service Provision (Including Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays)

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC registered Nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing) or . HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice)

technical skills
Essential

• Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative . Able to integrate and work within the MDT . Supportive of staff/team members

Desirable

• able to communicate effectively in an MDT

other requirements
Essential

• Flexible working pattern to meet demands of the service . Adaptive to unpredictable workloads.
• able to work 24/7

Desirable

• Prioritisation skills

personal attributes
Essential

• Highly motivated . Patient focussed . Professional approach . Effective role model . Flexible to the needs of the service . Recognises stress in self and others and manages appropriately

Desirable

• Situational awareness and management of self and others (Human Factors)
• Able to adapt to changes, particularly emergency situations, calmly and effectively

Experience
Essential

• Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
• . Working under pressure with frequent interruptions

Desirable

• Experience in Scrub, Anaesthetics or PACU

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of the surgical patient pathway through the hospital
• Able to demonstrate genuine knowledge, experience, and communication skills.

Desirable

• Conversant with WHO safety checklist

Additional information
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bournemouth Hospital/Poole Hospital, BOURNEMOUTH/POOLE, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Clinical Lead
Emma Ford
emma.ford42@nhs.net
03000195740