Job summary
Theatre Support Worker
37.5 hours per week (Unsocial hours may be expected from the post holder)
Permanent
Salary: £24,465 per annum
Closing Date: 3rd November 2025
Interview Date: 17th November 2025
**This post may close early due tohigh numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**
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The Theatre Support Worker is a crucial role within Theatres. They ensure the smooth running of surgical procedures by being a member of a Theatre team, providing support and assistance to professionally qualified staff and other team members.
Responsibility will include participating in patient care, equipment care, infection control, ancillary and other duties within the perioperative environment.
Main duties of the job
- To work in support of the Registered Health Care Practitioner, undertaking delegated duties as directed within the theatre, anaesthetic and recovery areas.
- To carry out assigned duties within the Operating Department involving the direct care of patients, as required in support of the Registered Health Care Professional.
- To assist with the preparation of the area for the operating schedule, including equipment checks, where appropriate.
- To support and assist the Registered Health Care Professional during surgical, anaesthetic and recovery procedures.
- To assist in the preparation and disposal of instruments and equipment and general housekeeping of the stores and theatre environment.
- To assist in maintaining a safe environment for staff and patients.
- To contribute to the quality of patient care during surgical, anaesthetic and recovery procedures, in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures.
- To assist in the maintenance of appropriate legible and correct records.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.0 Clinical
1.1 To work in all areas within or associated in the department on a rotational basis.
1.2To carry out assigned duties within the Operating Department involving thedirect care of patients, as required in support of the Registered Health Care Professional.
1.3 To carry out delegated specific and unsupervised duties in support of theOperating Department, including general housekeeping duties, as required.
1.4To assist with the preparation of the area for the operating schedule, including equipmentchecks, where appropriate.
1.5To support and assist the Registered Health Care Professional during surgical, anaesthetic and recovery procedures.
1.6To assist in the preparation and disposal of instruments and equipment and general housekeeping of the stores and theatre environment.
1.7To assist in maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors, reporting any untoward incidents, accidents or potential hazards to the nurse in charge.
1.8To provide assistance in the transportation of patients, equipment, goods and instruments to and from the operating theatres/wards/other departments.
1.9To ensure that specimens are transported in a timely, efficient and safe manner to the laboratory.
1.10 To contribute to effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.
1.11 To contribute to the quality of patient care during surgical, anaesthetic and recovery procedures, in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures.
1.12 To assist in the maintenance of appropriate legible and correct records, ensuring such information is kept securely and out of reach of unauthorised persons.
1.13 To participate in all duty rotas i.e. night shift/late shift/early shift/weekend/bank holidays.
1.14To perform any other duties as delegated by Registered Health Care Professionals, which are deemed to come within the scope of this post.
1.15To contribute to the efficient and effective stock control and management of resources.
1.16 To date check all instruments / trays on regular basis.
2.0 Educational and Training
2.1 To undergo and successfully complete the Operating Departments Induction Programme.
2.2 To participate in the orientation and induction of students and staff to the Operating Department, as appropriate.
2.3Participate in the staff appraisal process.
2.4 To take responsibility for own personal developments.
3.0 Professional
3.1 To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of a Theatre Support Worker.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.0 Clinical
1.1 To work in all areas within or associated in the department on a rotational basis.
1.2To carry out assigned duties within the Operating Department involving thedirect care of patients, as required in support of the Registered Health Care Professional.
1.3 To carry out delegated specific and unsupervised duties in support of theOperating Department, including general housekeeping duties, as required.
1.4To assist with the preparation of the area for the operating schedule, including equipmentchecks, where appropriate.
1.5To support and assist the Registered Health Care Professional during surgical, anaesthetic and recovery procedures.
1.6To assist in the preparation and disposal of instruments and equipment and general housekeeping of the stores and theatre environment.
1.7To assist in maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors, reporting any untoward incidents, accidents or potential hazards to the nurse in charge.
1.8To provide assistance in the transportation of patients, equipment, goods and instruments to and from the operating theatres/wards/other departments.
1.9To ensure that specimens are transported in a timely, efficient and safe manner to the laboratory.
1.10 To contribute to effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.
1.11 To contribute to the quality of patient care during surgical, anaesthetic and recovery procedures, in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures.
1.12 To assist in the maintenance of appropriate legible and correct records, ensuring such information is kept securely and out of reach of unauthorised persons.
1.13 To participate in all duty rotas i.e. night shift/late shift/early shift/weekend/bank holidays.
1.14To perform any other duties as delegated by Registered Health Care Professionals, which are deemed to come within the scope of this post.
1.15To contribute to the efficient and effective stock control and management of resources.
1.16 To date check all instruments / trays on regular basis.
2.0 Educational and Training
2.1 To undergo and successfully complete the Operating Departments Induction Programme.
2.2 To participate in the orientation and induction of students and staff to the Operating Department, as appropriate.
2.3Participate in the staff appraisal process.
2.4 To take responsibility for own personal developments.
3.0 Professional
3.1 To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of a Theatre Support Worker.
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable
Essential
- Experience of working with Public
- Experience of working in Health care setting / NHS trust
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Able to effective work as part of a team
- Physical ability to perform duties, including Moving & Handling of patients
- Able to communicate with a wide range of people across the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS Standards of Cleanliness
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
- English and Maths qualifications
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable
Essential
- Experience of working with Public
- Experience of working in Health care setting / NHS trust
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Able to effective work as part of a team
- Physical ability to perform duties, including Moving & Handling of patients
- Able to communicate with a wide range of people across the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS Standards of Cleanliness
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
- English and Maths qualifications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
