Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Support Worker

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Theatres team providing high quality and safe care to patients. 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.

The Theatre complex at Dorset County Hospital includes: Main Theatres (8 Theatres); Day Surgery Unit (2 Theatres); Weymouth Community Hospital (1 Theatre) as well as the Procedure Suite at South Walks House. This role will work predominately in Main Theatres but will be expected to work across all sites depending on the needs of the service.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

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.

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-25-CS347TSW

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and maths

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Understanding of the Theatre Support Worker role

Desirable

Experience in an acute hospital setting

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

Evidence of good communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
Ability to work as part of a team
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
Flexibility/adaptability to work in all areas, to meet patient needs

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and maths

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Understanding of the Theatre Support Worker role

Desirable

Experience in an acute hospital setting

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

Evidence of good communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
Ability to work as part of a team
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
Flexibility/adaptability to work in all areas, to meet patient needs

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)