# Theatre Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-support-worker/f5c6d017-28be-435e-8623-88e5c8f7a336 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-support-worker/f5c6d017-28be-435e-8623-88e5c8f7a336.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Dorset County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Theatre support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Pro Rata Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-11-12T16:00:36.524Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Theatre_Support_Worker_Band_Band/Theatre_Support_Worker_Band_Band-v8391105 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8391105?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview DORSET COUNTY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUS SURGERY SERVICES Theatre Complex Theatre Support Workers, Band 2 / Band 3 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. If you feel you have the personal drive and innovation to be part of this pro-active and busy team, please contact Senior Sister Rachel Wood on 01305 255205 further details. ### Main duties of the job - 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. ### Detailed job description and main 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 \[email protected\] 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. Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Understanding of the Theatre Support Worker role **Desirable** - Experience in an acute hospital setting ### Skills, Knowledge & Abilities **Essential** - Experience of good communication skills - Demonstrate and 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 patient needs ### Education, Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Minimum of pass grade in Mathematics (GCSE, CSE or O Level or equivalent) - Minimum of pass grade in English Language (GCSE, CSE or O Level or equivalent) ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [theatre support worker (band 2/band 3) (pdf, 383.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10736806) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.