Senior Theatre Support Worker
The closing date is 01 May 2026.
Job summary
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Theatre Support Worker in Emergency and Neuro Theatres, as well as Obstetric & Gynaecology Theatres. Work alongside Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to ensure safe and efficient delivery of care to patients undergoing surgery. The role requires confidence, calm under pressure, and the ability to think on feet, with excellent communication, interpersonal skills and teamwork.
Key qualifications and experience
* Previous experience working in an Operating Theatre.
* Strong communication and team‑working skills.
* Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a busy, demanding environment.
* A passion for providing excellent care and support to patients.
* Ready to take your career to the next level and play a key role in an emergency theatre setting.
Unfortunately we cannot accept those who need sponsorship to work in this role.
Responsibilities
* Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with local and national standards.
* Assist patients to access and use toilet facilities or continence aids and achieve physical comfort.
* Assist in the positioning of patients in theatre and in the recovery area, ensuring pressure areas are protected adequately and patient comfort maintained.
* Work within the flexibility of the theatres, including working days, evenings, and weekends.
* Undertake clinical duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies.
* Handle and store patient specimens safely, complying with Trust policy.
* Maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
* Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
* Maintain and develop own competence in accordance with Trust and local policy.
* Communicate and document information in a timely and appropriate manner.
* Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and report outcome to line manager.
Qualifications & Education
Essential
* GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 or above OR level 2 numeracy skills and level 2 literacy skills.
* INCS/NVQ Level 3 in care or similar care qualification (within 18 months of start date).
* NVQ Level 2 in care or internal BCNS course.
Desirable
* Level 3 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 3.
Person Specification – Knowledge & Experience – Essential
* Experience of working in the theatre environment.
* Extensive experience in processing and decontamination of endoscopes.
* Understanding of health and safety issues within healthcare.
* Understanding of confidentiality and the role of a band 3 senior TSW.
* Experience of working as a team.
You will be required to submit evidence of qualifications. Overseas qualifications must be proved comparable to UK standards through UK ENIC.
For further information and to apply, please follow https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, PR29HT
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, Pro Rata
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