Job overview
University Hospitals Dorset is looking to recruit motivated people, to join our expanding Theatre Department delivering a 24 hr service as a Theatre Care Assistant (TCA) in our Day Surgery Unit.
We offer great opportunities with an extensive educational programme, including level 3 apprenticeships in Perioperative Care and Operative Department Practitioner Apprenticeships.
We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and our desire to lead on best practice in the perioperative setting. If you have the drive, then this is the place for you.
We offer a range of specialities across both sites where you will become a valued member of our team. Full training and support will be given for you to learn new skills and to expand your practice. After which, you will progress to a band 3 TCA on completion of a care certificate.
Please be aware that this is a support workers role and not a healthcare assistant. It has limited patient contact and limited direct patient care responsibilities. It will involve supporting the theatre team and daily running of the theatre environment.
Informal visits are strongly encouraged.
Base Location: UHD - Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 19th August 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a theatre environment
- Experience of working in a caring environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake additional training and education in relation to theatre skills
Desirable
- Qualification in Maths and English
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and during emotionally draining situations.
Language Requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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This advert is for Theatre Care Assistant - General Surgery with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa. The contract type is Permanent: full time. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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