# Theatre Support Assistant, EMPCC > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-support-assistant-empcc/8e99a445-c377-4b92-a5ae-acbcbfa42058 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-support-assistant-empcc/8e99a445-c377-4b92-a5ae-acbcbfa42058.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Long Days, 08:00 till 20:00, Monday to Saturday pro-rata) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T08:00:48.180Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Theatres/Theatres-v8005111 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8005111?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for Theatre Support Assistants to join our team working across Theatres and Post Op Recovery in our brand new East Midlands Planned Care Centre. The East Midlands Planned Care Centre will see a high volume of patient's per day. It will be a fast paced environment and will require a highly motivated, adaptable candidate. They will need to have a pro active approach to their daily tasks Previous Theatre experience would be desirable with this role although not essential, a current care certificate is essential, and knowledge around the role and responsibilities would be beneficial.  Training will be provided to ensure patient safety and knowledge of different specialties. For applicants wishing to develop themselves, education and training courses are available; with no financial costs to applicants who meet the desired criteria. These courses enable you to develop your knowledge and skills, to perform more complicated tasks within theatres and allow you to progress in your career. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will support registered Theatre Practitioners within the peri-operative environments performing duties within theatres/recovery, assisting with patient care. The Senior Theatre Support Worker is a technical role that assumes a number of responsibilities such as, but not limited to: ensuring theatres and equipment/devices/sets are clean and ready for patient surgeries, assisting with safe and correct placement of patients pre/post-surgery, circulating within theatres during surgery and also responsibility for providing personal and clinical care where necessary. Inputting data into electronic care plans including recording of implant details for traceability, carrying out surgical swab counts with the scrub nurse.  Undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by registered practitioners. Successful candidates will be delivering all aspects of peri-operative care. Candidate will be multi-skilled and rotate between specialties and areas within the department. Applicants must be committed to delivering high quality patient care, focusing on safety & patient experience, whilst recognising own limitations, and working within the scope of their role at all times. Theatres Theatres work long days, 08:00 till 20:00,  Monday-Saturday and specialties include General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology & ENT. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Evidence of a Care Certificate OR equivalent experience is essential for this role and candidate must hold a Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English certificate or education equivalent. Documentation required on Interview and application. Please ensure full 3 years reference details are added to your application to avoid recruitment delays. You will be expected to provide evidence of he required qualifications. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of starting their employment with a minimum of 12 months remaining on their visa, or to be eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa have worked as a Senior Health Care Support Worker (NHS Band 3 or equivalent experience) for 2 years or more. - Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times. - Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation. - Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role. ## Job Details We are looking for Theatre Support Assistants to join our team working across Theatres and Post Op Recovery in our brand new East Midlands Planned Care Centre. The East Midlands Planned Care Centre will see a high volume of patient's per day. It will be a fast paced environment and will require a highly motivated, adaptable candidate. They will need to have a pro active approach to their daily tasks Previous Theatre experience would be desirable with this role although not essential, a current care certificate is essential, and knowledge around the role and responsibilities would be beneficial. Training will be provided to ensure patient safety and knowledge of different specialties. For applicants wishing to develop themselves, education and training courses are available; with no financial costs to applicants who meet the desired criteria. These courses enable you to develop your knowledge and skills, to perform more complicated tasks within theatres and allow you to progress in your career. ## Job Description The post holder will support registered Theatre Practitioners within the peri-operative environments performing duties within theatres/recovery, assisting with patient care. The Senior Theatre Support Worker is a technical role that assumes a number of responsibilities such as, but not limited to: ensuring theatres and equipment/devices/sets are clean and ready for patient surgeries, assisting with safe and correct placement of patients pre/post-surgery, circulating within theatres during surgery and also responsibility for providing personal and clinical care where necessary. Inputting data into electronic care plans including recording of implant details for traceability, carrying out surgical swab counts with the scrub nurse. Undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by registered practitioners. Successful candidates will be delivering all aspects of peri-operative care. Candidate will be multi-skilled and rotate between specialties and areas within the department. Applicants must be committed to delivering high quality patient care, focusing on safety & patient experience, whilst recognising own limitations, and working within the scope of their role at all times. Theatres Theatres work long days, 08:00 till 20:00, Monday-Saturday and specialties include General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology & ENT. ## Responsibilities Evidence of a Care Certificate OR equivalent experience is essential for this role and candidate must hold a Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English certificate or education equivalent. Documentation required on Interview and application. Please ensure full 3 years reference details are added to your application to avoid recruitment delays. You will be expected to provide evidence of he required qualifications. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of starting their employment with a minimum of 12 months remaining on their visa, or to be eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa have worked as a Senior Health Care Support Worker (NHS Band 3 or equivalent experience) for 2 years or more. Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times. Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation. Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role. - Computer Skills. - Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. - Professional outlook and positive attitude - Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact - Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes - Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings. - Experience of dealing with patient / relative verbal complaints **Desirable** - Experience of working within a health care environment. ### Training and Qualifications **Essential** - Holds National Care Certificate Level 3 Qualification in clinical healthcare OR able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skill and competency to undertake Band 3 clinical skills as described in job description. - Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent - Has worked as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (or equivalent) **Desirable** - Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development ### Planning and organisation skills **Essential** - Able to carry out routine and nonroutine tasks - Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster ### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs ### Communication and Relationship skills **Essential** - Good communication skills (written and verbal) - Able to work as a team. 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