Overview
Job Summary: 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 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-house 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 to theatre support and Trainees.
Main duties of the job
* 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.
About Us
In Ealing Theatre, you will have countless opportunities to learn and develop your skills while working with medical and healthcare professionals. As part of TeamLNWH, you will have access to benefits including fitness classes, our employee assistance programme, and discounts from popular brands.
Details
* Date posted: 13 January 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £29,651 to £31,312 a year pa inclusive of Outer London High Cost Area Supplement
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 337-NP-9212AC-A
* Job locations: Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW
Job responsibilities
* Demonstrate Trust HEART values at all times.
* Work under the direction and supervision of the registered practitioner to deliver planned programs of care.
* Assist in receiving patients into theatres and collect patients from the ward.
* Assist in preparation and safety checks of equipment before lists start under the direction of the Registered Practitioner.
* Scan used instruments before putting into sterile service trolley ready for collection.
* Unpack, record and store sterile instruments arriving in the department from sterilisation service.
* Supply the surgical team with items as instructed.
* Assist the scrub team in gowning and gloving; count swabs with a registered nurse or registered ODP.
* Assist in transferring patients intraoperatively with prepared equipment and attachments.
* Dispatch specimens after checks by a registered practitioner to the laboratory.
* Participate in cleaning and disposal of waste in accordance with theatre policy before and after operation.
* Assist in maintenance of consumable stock levels in theatre, scrub rooms and storage areas.
* Ensure adequate supply of medical gas cylinders and specimen containers; ensure patient trolleys/beds are cleaned and in good working order.
* Escalate estate issues and report to helpdesk for repair.
* Contribute to accurate documentation by inputting data on Electronic Patient Record and Theatre Information Management System as appropriate to the role.
* Maintain confidentiality and adhere to information governance practice; comply with Trust/local policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* Essential: GCSEs at grades A-C or 4-9, including Mathematics and English (ENIC equivalent) or Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Mathematics; Basic computer literacy; NVQ Level 2 Health or Social Care certificate.
* Desirable: A Level or Level 3 Qualification; undertake personal development to meet identified needs.
Knowledge and experience
* Essential: Literacy and numeric skills; understanding of Health and Safety.
* Desirable: Experience operating electronic equipment; previous work in theatre environment.
Skill and abilities
* Essential: Reliable; willing to learn; able to follow instructions.
* Desirable: Ability to use electronic patient management system; administrative skill.
Personal attributes and HEART values
* Essential: Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values; punctual and hardworking.
* Desirable: Attention to detail; recognise professional boundaries.
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW
Employer's website: https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk
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