Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skill and abilities
Reliable
- Skill and abilities
Willing to learn
- Skill and abilities
Able to follow instruction
- Knowledge and experience
Literacy and numeric skills
- Knowledge and experience
Understand Health and Safety
- Education and Qualification
GCSEs at grades A-C or 4-9 / A* - C, including Mathematics and English (ENIC equivalent) Or Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Mathematics certificates •
- Education and Qualification
Basic computer literacy
- Education and Qualification
NVQ Level 2 Health or Social Care certificate
- Personal attributes and HEART values
Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values
- Personal attributes and HEART values
Puncture and hard working
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skill and abilities
Ability to use electronic patient management system
- Skill and abilities
Administrative skill
- Knowledge and experience
Experience in operating electronic equipment
- Knowledge and experience
Previous work in theatre environment
- Education and Qualification
A Level or Level 3 Qualification
- Education and Qualification
Undertake personal development to meet identified needs
- Personal attributes and HEART values
Attention to details
- Personal attributes and HEART values
Recognise professional boundaries
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join and support our theatre teams in Ealing hospital. You will perform supportive roles alongside experts in the field in a busy but friendly environment using advance technology to care and serve our patients in different surgical specialties. Theatre experience will be an advantage, but in-housing training and education will be provided for suitable candidates to fulfill the role. You will also participate as part of the team to support the out of hours, weekend and night time emergency surgery after training.
Newly appointed staff have a supernumerary induction period, supported by a Practice Development Nurse using our in-house competency documents. The department offers training and career development for our support workers.
Upon successful completion of the theatre support worker competency programme, you will circulate for a range of procedures under supervision. You will also have a chance to learn to manage the instrument and stock supply for the department. As your confidence and knowledge grows you will take an active role in teaching newcomers 2 theatre support and Trainees.
Please note that this role do not offer visa sponsorship
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Assisting the surgical team to provide a quality service.
- Assisting the surgical team to deliver safe patient care
- Supporting the surgical team in the preparation of sterile and non- sterile equipment.
- Prepare theatre prior to commencing a list in different specialties.
- Participate in circulation duties.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy environment throughout theatres to comply with Infection Prevention Requirements
- Maintaining consumable stock levels in theatres as well as in storage areas.
- Support out of hour emergency surgery as a member of the Emergency CEPOD Theatre team; rotate to weekends, nights or on call duties.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.
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 with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Southall, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Theatre support worker role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 pa Inclusive of Outer London High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Permanent: This role do not offer visa sponsorship. The application deadline is 25 Sep 2026.
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