Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
There is a frequent requirement for lifting, pushing and pulling for substantial proportion of the working day when cleaning, stock control and bed making
- Other
Maintain high levels of focused concentration when in a busy environment.
- Other
Continue to think clearly in possible situations when talking to patients with high levels of emotions and stress.
- Skills
Motivation and initiative to work alone and within a team
- Skills
Able to organise and ensure that the environment is conducive to health care
- Skills
Polite, approachable with patients, staff and visitors
- Skills
Excellent communication both written and verbal.
- Skills
Maintain confidentiality
- Skills
Basic IT Skills
- Skills
High level of personal integrity
- Skills
Possess the ability to manage own workload with a supervisor available at all times for support
- Skills
Flexible/adaptable
- Qualifications
Educated to GCSE/Level 2 in Maths and English
- Knowledge & Experience
An understanding of the role Theatre Support Worker
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to use information systems
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in Health Care, or equivalent qualification/experience, or willing to work towards
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of working within healthcare environment
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of Infection control principles
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of Health and Safety principles
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Support Worker to join the team in theatres at Southport theatres!
Full time- 37.5hours - Permanent
The job involves a high level of cleaning, maintenance and preparation of the theatre suite, as well as the safe and timely transport of patients to and from the Operating Theatre. The use of floor buffers and scrubbing machines is a requirement of the job, as is cleaning the staff restrooms and changing rooms.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the collection and return of patients and their belongings to and from Theatre Department, wards, diagnostic services, post anaesthesia unit.
- Collection and replacement of medical gases, transfer of blood components, linen, beds, trolleys, theatre equipment and pharmacy deliveries
- Responsibility for environmental cleanliness.
- Inspection of patient transportation equipment. Transfer of faulty equipment to EBME.
- Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste including dirty linen as per Trust protocols.
- Stocking and cleaning areas out of housekeeping checklist (for example storage cabinets).
- Assist in checking of the fire safety equipment in the department.
- Adhere to Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures
- Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to patients and staff.
- Specimen transportation as required.
- Keep fluid store area clean and tidy, dispose of empty boxes.
- Deliver on-call sheets and theatre lists as required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 21st October 2026
Closing date: 15th November 2026
Shortlisting date: 18th November 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
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 - Southport with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in St Helens, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Theatre support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Nov 2026.
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