Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Support Worker - Day Surgery Unit

The closing date is 06 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for Theatre Support Workers to compliment and expand our busy team. There is the possibility of progression to Band 3 on completion of competencies which could take between 6-12 months. We are looking for staff to work in both the theatre area as well as supporting the nurses on the ward.

Working in Day Surgery will help you maintain a good work life balance, enjoy the structure of elective procedures along with day case trauma and emergency procedures and the support to develop personally and professionally.

Main duties of the job

We are an innovative and busy Day Surgery Unit being part of the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The unit consists of two theatres in Dorset County Hospital, the Eye Day Case unit (also based in Dorset County Hospital) as well as a satellite unit at Weymouth Community Hospital.

The unit provides for a variety of procedures and strives to provide exceptional levels of patient care in order to meet the expanding needs of the local community. Rotation will be required to work across all sites. You may also be required to support in other theatre areas as required.

Once all competencies have been completed, the successful applicants will be uplifted to Band 3.

Our patient feedback is consistently outstanding which makes us a team you will want to be part of. We currently cater for patients undergoing General/Breast Surgery, Gynaecology, Colorectal surgery, Orthopaedic surgery, Urology, Maxillo- Facial surgery and Special Dentistry in the Day Surgery theatres. We also provide post-operative care to patients that are on the day case pathway having received Ophthalmic surgery, ENT surgery, orthopaedic/trauma surgery, Gynae surgery, General surgery and procedures performed in Interventional Radiology (IR).

We currently provide a service from Monday to Friday, 7am until 8pm.

If you are not sure what we do or if the Day Surgery Unit is for you, please call us to arrange a visit we would love the opportunity to show you around, meet the team and see the great work we do.

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

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 to £25,674 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-25-CS283TSW

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, Quals & Training

Essential

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Experience

Essential

Understanding of Theatre Support Worker role in Day Surgery

Desirable

Evidence in an acute hospital setting

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

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 patients needs

Person Specification

Education, Quals & Training

Essential

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Experience

Essential

Understanding of Theatre Support Worker role in Day Surgery

Desirable

Evidence in an acute hospital setting

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

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 patients 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)