Main area Theatres Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Late shifts and may include weekend work)
Job ref 438-PB3974
Employer Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Town Chorley Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/04/2026 23:59
Theatre Support Worker - Chorley
Band 2
Job overview
We are looking for Theatre Support workers to join our amazing team at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. Our Theatre support workers play an essential role in the smooth running of our theatres and help us maintain high quality patient care in an environment which is clean & safe.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our theatre team within Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
You will be responsible for supporting your team in achieving the highest standards of patient care and as a valued team member you will demonstrate commitment to the role.
Theatre support workers are part of our operating team who support the theatre staff. Participate as a member of the circulating team to assist the scrub practitioner during surgery and is reassuring for patients, who may be anxious about going into the operating theatre.
You will need a supportive & flexible approach to service delivery and participate in the movement of clean/dirty instrumentation throughout the theatre complex.
We are looking for a flexible team player with good communication skills and the ability to demonstrate and promote our Trust Values.
In return we offer in house training and a friendly and supportive environment in one of the largest and highest performing Trust’s in the country.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Provide good quality personalised care throughout their peri-operative journey in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
* Assist in the positioning of patients in theatre before surgery and in the recovery area, ensuring that pressure areas are protected adequately and that patient comfort maintained.
* Handle and store patient specimens safely, complying with Trust policy.
* Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Proactively engage in the Trust safety agenda.
* Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
* Communicate and document information in a timely and appropriate manner.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Previous experience of dealing with the public
* Understanding of the concept and application of confidentiality
* Previous experience of working in a health care or theatre setting.
* Basic understanding of infection control principles.
Qualifications & Education
* Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above
* Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 2
* GCSE Maths & English grade C or above / Grade 4 - 9 OR Functional skills level 2 numeracy and Functional Skills level 2 literacy skills
Equal opportunities
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here
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