Job Summary
We are looking for someone to join our General Surgery Team as a Theatre Support Worker.
Our department is fast paced and dynamic with no 2 days the same. Once you have completed your 4 week Healthcare Support Worker Academy you will complete extensive training in department across a supernumerary period with support from our 2 in house clinical educators. You will be supported to complete a theatres skills book to be able to give our patients the best care possible.
PLEASE NOTE:
You must be able to commit to attending our full time HCSW Academy when you start working for our Trust
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker within our team, your duties will include (but not be limited to):
Assist in the collection and preparation of patient before surgery. You will be the patient advocate for their time in theatre, so you need to be thorough and patient.
Apply and understand monitoring of patients before surgery.
Act as a theatre runner to help with the set up of sterile equipment and maintaining this.
Maintain a safe environment.
Follow cleaning protocol to maintain a clean and safe environment for our patients.
Set up and maintain theatre equipment.
Stock up and maintain stock levels within theatre.
Handle tissue samples and document them correctly.
Handle sensitive information.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role please see the Job Description attached.
About Us
Trust Information
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
TTSW-SY
Job locations
York Teaching Hospital
York
YO31 8HE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Understanding of patient-centered care and the role of the THCSW.
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
Literacy and numeracy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent).
Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills.
Basic IT skills, able to use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (e.g., tablet).
Willing to undertake further training
Ability to prioritise tasks
Desirable
Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
Level 2/3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship
Experience in a health or social care setting.
Ability to communicate health-related information.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Literacy and numeracy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent).
Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills.
Basic IT skills, able to use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (e.g., tablet).
Willing to undertake further training
Ability to prioritise tasks
Desirable
Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
Level 2/3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship
Experience in a health or social care setting.
Ability to communicate health-related information.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Teaching Hospital
York
YO31 8HE
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Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Teaching Hospital
York
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
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