Job Description

Operating Department Practitioners and Registered Nurses.



Poole



At this exciting time, we are looking for a Theatre Practitioner working within emergency theatre.



Are you interested in a new challenge and career progression? Working with multi professional colleagues, you will become part of an expanding and transforming service. We are looking for dedicated and dynamic staff to join our experienced teams to support in the safe delivery of care and engage with the trust transformation and strategic vision. With our focus on quality, safety, transformation and service development, we are increasing our operating theatre suite and are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people, to join our expanding theatre department delivering a 24 hour service.



Experience in the department is desirable but not essential. You will join our extensive theatre team with multiple skills to enable you to gain further knowledge and advance your career.



This role requires NMC registered nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree in

Adult Health Nursing) or HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice).



INFORMAL VISITS ARE WELCOME

Base Location:

Poole Hospital but cross site working will be required depending on the needs of the service

Interview Date:

19/12/2025



To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.



This service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site in July 2026



Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.



To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.



--- Newly qualified RNs/ ODPs or soon to qualify Nursing/ ODP students 2026 encouraged to apply ---



--- For registered applicants, will only consider applications with current UK working experience ---