Obstetrics Scrub Practitioner | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,073 - £39,043 pa |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7975827/153-SU06097 |
Summary
Operating Department Practitioners and Registered Nurses.
At this exciting time, are you what we are looking for?
Are you looking for 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 experience obstetric teams to support in the safe delivery of maternity care . We 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
Base Location: UHD - Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview date : 8th June 2026
For informal visits please contact - louisenock1@nhs.net
• To deliver safe quality care for patients during their perioperative phase of care.
• To support and assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Theatre Department.
• Promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team, both within the department and the rest of the Trust.
• To apply and promote best evidence-based practice within own scope of practice.
• Act as an effective role model by developing and demonstrating effective organisational and leadership skills.
• To contribute to service improvements.
• To act in a manner in keeping with the relevant code of conduct.
• To uphold and enhance the good standard and reputation of the trust
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 team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a 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 at interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Candidates can contact Louise Nock - louisenock1@nhs.net
This advert closes on Thursday 28 May 2026
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