Main area Theatres Team Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Weekdays, Weekends, Bank Holidays + on call commitment + possible night duty.) Job ref 210-2025-702
Employer Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Countess of Chester Hospital Town Chester Salary £24,937 - £26,598 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59
Theatre Support Worker
Band 3
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full or Part time hours.
Are you looking to join Team Countess as a Theatre Support worker?
We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals who want to help Team Countess provide Safe, Kind and effective care to join us.
I have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or I have the equivalent experience in the health care role?
If you have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or hold the equivalent experience required, subject to a successful interview and pre-employment checks you can join our band 3 workforce. The equivalent experience will be 2-year NHS substantive employment, or a member of our Countess of Chester Bank Team within a health care assistant role, or 3 years’ experience in another health care setting, caring for equivalent patients.
Do not have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or have none / not enough equivalent experience in the health care role?
Subject to eligibility, we can commence you on the NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care in collaboration with Cheshire College, all classes will be held on site too, over a 24-month period. This route will pay National Living Wage for the first 6 months until you successfully complete the care certificate.
Main duties of the job
* Ensure complete confidentiality of information regarding patients and other hospital personnel.
* To provide a calm and reassuring presence for all our patients.
* To co-operate with and gain an understanding of the roles of the other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* To be aware of appearance, behaviour and attitude.
* To provide assistance to patients to meet their personal needs, always maintaining their dignity and privacy.
* To assist with handling of stock items and level maintenance.
* To assist in clerical duties as required – to input information into the Cerner computer system.
* To act as a patient escort, collecting patients from the ward – following formal checking procedures with ward nurse and assisting in the anaesthetic room as required.
* To contribute to maintaining general cleanliness within the department as required including the cleaning of theatres before and after a list and in between cases during a list if required. i.e. damp dust furniture and equipment.
* Gain knowledge of the operating table and the attachments required for specific surgery.
* Efficiently dispense sterile surgical supplies during operative procedures.
Please be aware that the above information maybe subject to change.
The position may involve nights, weekend work with an on call commitment in accordance with the rota.
If you wish to discuss these opportunities or arrange an informal visit please contact Theatre Sister Jo Morris .
Working for our organisation
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
* The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
* Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
* Tarporley Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
* Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level’s, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR equivalent knowledge and experience
* Completion of the Care Certificate within specified timeframe on commencing employment with the Trust.
* In-depth understanding of the healthcare support worker role.
Skills And Experience
* Experience of working in a clinical environment and undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies.
* Experience working in the NHS.
* Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a health care support worker
* Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence.
* Additional clinical duties and activities as defined by the area of work under the delegation of the registered nurse
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If the role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Enhanced DBS check applications that are submitted with omitted or incorrect information will be withdrawn. In the event errors are identified on your original application, a new application will need to be submitted and you will be required to pay the DBS application fee again.
The cost of the DBS application will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.
Overseas Candidates
The Department of Health and Social Care has released a new publication to support overseas candidates looking to work in health and care in the UK.
The new guidance provides information on the recruitment process that candidates should expect when applying for work in the UK. Please follow the below link:
Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Overseas candidates are responsible for their travel expenses.
From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 / skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependent's (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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