Theatre practitioner
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: 25th November 2026
We can offer sponsorship for this post.
- Provide high‑quality care in Orthopaedic speciality
- Work within a 7‑day theatre service, participating in 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 April 2027 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bingbing Liu Job title: Senior Clinical Lead Email address: Bingbing.Liu@nhs.net Telephone number: 03000194183
Informal visit is encouraged
