At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide patient-centred care and support theatre procedures in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Company: Join the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in quality healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Care certificate preferred; strong communication and empathy skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25760 - 27476 £ per year.
Health Care Support Worker Theatres (HCSW) – University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bournemouth, BH7 7DW | Salary: £25,760 – £27,476 per annum (pro‑rated, part‑time)
Job type: Permanent | Working pattern: Not specified | Posting date: 30 Jun 2026 | Closing date: 30 Jul 2026
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing expertise and facilitate evidence‑based, patient‑centred care for patients.
- Support the Trust strategy of delivering a quality healthcare service for patients and their families/carers.
- Work in line with the Trust objectives, ward/departments philosophy and standards.
- Carry out theatre procedures and implement policies; ensure patient documentation and all safety measures comply with departmental policy.
- Act up for colleagues with continuing responsibility as required.
- Assist the Theatre Team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Theatre Practitioner.
- Participate in lead roles with supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
- Deliver high standards of individualised nursing care, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care with supervision of trained theatre staff.
- Recognise and report changes in patient condition, escalating appropriately to trained practitioners.
- Build effective relationships with patients, using empathy and reassurance, and act as the patient advocate.
- Receive, organise and communicate sensitive and confidential information with the MDT, including telephone messages, answering bleeps, comments or complaints.
- Attend and participate in department/ward meetings.
- Support the Clinical Leader to develop and maintain clinical services that meet the needs of patients and the MDT.
- Conditions & Requirements
- This post is advertised as a Band 3; applicants not meeting the required care certificate competencies will start as Band 2.
Holders of a care certificate accreditation will start at Band 3.
- Applicants will be required to complete a numeracy and literacy assessment during the interview process.
- Venue: UHD – Bournemouth; interview date: July 2026.
- Services may relocate in line with the New Hospital Programme; excess mileage will not be reimbursed.
- Equality & Diversity
We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes and celebrate active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Jul 2026.
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