Theatre Support Worker

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Support Worker to join the team in theatres at Ormskirk theatres!

Full Time - Fixed Term 12 Months

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: 29th April 2026

Closing date: 6th May 2026

Shortlisting date: 7th May 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.