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Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Maths and English Language GCSE grade C or above or Level 2 functional skills/Key skills in Numeracy and literacy)
- QUALIFICATIONS
Cavendish Care Certificate
- QUALIFICATIONS
Willingness to undertake any competencies necessary for role
- QUALIFICATIONS
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Excellent communication and listening skills. Able to work well in a team, work reliably and safely under indirect supervision
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Able to carry out instructions with diligence and accuracy, reporting back as required
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a theatre setting
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Previous experience working with children and young people or relevant experience working in care
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Theatre Department at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s hospital. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 2 Health Care support workers to join our team.
Our health care support workers play a vital role in providing excellent care to the children and families that are cared for within the theatre department.
You could be one of them. And change lives every single day.
We want people who will live our trust values to be Ambitious, Brave and Compassionate and deliver our vision To be a world leading team providing world leading care.
Sponsorship Eligibility
The Trust is committed to inclusive recruitment. Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK
Main duties of the job
The role exists to provide a multi skilled worker who under the supervision of a Theatre Practitioner supports the multidisciplinary team to provide patient centered care
As leading tertiary centre the hospital performs a wide range of acute and specialised paediatric surgery, and has a busy Emergency Department managing 60,000 attendances/year and a 31 bed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. The hospital is a regional designated Trauma Centre and is proposing further service expansions. Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing excellent staff experience, and is committed to engagement and improvement.
Or contact Allanah/ Niki/ Jane/Amy in the Theatre Education Team
0121 333 9999 ext 6225
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Please be aware that this is an RQ2 role and does not meet the skill level required for sponsorship
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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.
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This advert is for Theatre Support Worker (Experienced) with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Theatre support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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