Job overview
This vacancy is an Apprenticeship post. The successful candidate will study the 'Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Theatres pathway)', which is a fantastic opportunity to start a successful career within the Theatres department. There will be many opportunities for career progression following completion of this Apprenticeship.
In order to be eligible for Apprenticeship funding from the ESFA, applicants must:
- Have the right to work in England.
- Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship. However there are some exceptions to this rule which can be found in the residency eligibility section in Annex A of the Funding Rules.
A unique opportunity has arisen, due to service expansion and development in the Furness General (Barrow) Operating Department, to join the existing theatre team.
Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) providing perioperative care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the RN/OPD.
Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.
Contribute to the on-call service.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our multi-disciplinary team in providing care for patients during their time in the Operating Theatre Department. You will help prepare theatre, support qualified staff with care of patients through all areas and participate in cleaning of clinical and staff areas. Duties include the transport of patients within our department and others.
Participation in provision of a 24-hour service including shift work, on-call, weekends and night duty is a requirement of this post.
The successful candidate will be studying for the 'Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Theatres Pathway)' Apprenticeship, and will be expected to attend college and complete coursework and other study as the Apprenticeship requires. 20% of their working week will be given to accommodate their Apprenticeship study.
(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;
On assimilation to the pay band following completion of training, the trainee will enter either on the first pay point of the appropriate pay band or the next pay point above their training salary.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in care / clinical / public-facing role
- Experience interacting with patients or public
- Willingness or exposure to manual handling / physical work
- A genuine interest in Healthcare and Patient care
Desirable
- Previous experience working in Theatre/ Care environment / Customer Service role
- Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment
- Experience of providing care, support or assistance to others
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Basic Literacy & Numeracy (clear application, no major errors
Desirable
- Willing to work towards Senior Healthcare support Worker
- IT Experience/ qualification
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Clear communication (written application quality + examples)
- Ability to work as part of a Team
- Ability to follow instruction & escalate concerns
- Ability to work independently / use initiative
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Good Interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work flexibly across different clinical areas and shifts
- Knowledge of the NHS values and behaviours
- Awareness of Health & safety principles
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This advert is for Apprentice Clinical Support Worker - Theatres with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 This is an apprenticeship post will be paid under annex 21. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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