Theatre Support Worker

To work as a team member assisting the qualified staff in the provisions of a high standard of environment and equipment preparation

Enable the team to deliver an efficient and effective level of service to all Theatre users.

To facilitate the safe and timely transfer of patients to support efficient Theatre utilisation.

Cleaning, stocking and tidying of whole department.

Preparation and distribution of relevant equipment for surgery.

To maintain and support the efficient running of the Holding Bay

Support Patient Administration System by accurate input of data.

We are recruiting a Band 2 Theatre Support Workers to join the Theatre Complex at Dorset County Hospital, providing high-quality, safe care to patients. The role offers progression to Band 3 when fully trained. We are seeking self-motivated individuals with experience in an acute hospital setting.

The job entails working within all areas of theatre complex. The post holder will be expected to work on the Main Hospital site and on occasions, the satellite Theatre in Weymouth. We provide high-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 The Theatre Complex can offer the successful candidates excellent learning opportunities and continued support and progression.

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 provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our 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.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.