Main area Theatres Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (some out of hours/unsocial) Job ref 166-SS-7619886
Employer Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town Calow Salary £24,465 PER ANNUM Salary period Yearly Closing 16/01/2026 23:59
Theatre Support Worker
Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our friendly and professional team within the Operating Theatre Department as a Theatre Support Worker. We cover several different specialities including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynae and Obstetrics, ENT, maxillofacial, Breast, Urology and Ophthalmic.
You will have or be willing to work towards completion of the Care Certificate & also must complete, within an 18-month period, a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. This training if required will enable you to assist with the preparation and cleanliness of the theatre environment for both surgery and anaesthetics, providing care to the patients throughout their journey in the operating theatre and enable you to support staff at all levels.
The post you are applying for comes under The Protection of Children’s Act 1999, and The Care Standards Act 2000. In accordance with this legislation, successful candidates will be subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service to ascertain their suitability to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full requirements of the posts.
Working for our organisation
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Good communication skills are essential. Maths and English are required at GCSE Grade A to C, 4 to 9, or Functional Skills Level 2
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full requirements of the posts.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Has Maths and English at GCSE Grades A to C, 4 to 9 or Functional Skills Level 2.
* Has or must complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of post start date.
* Has / or must work towards & complete, within a 18 month period of registration with awarding body, Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
* Understand the Diploma process or previous experience of the NVQ/ QCF process
* Possesses health related NVQ/Diploma or QCF qualification
* Evidence of recent study / personal development
Experience
* Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm towards work.
* Have experience of working within a caring environment.
* Experience of working within a team/ multidisciplinary team
* An understanding of patient care & how to demonstrate a caring manner
* Understanding of Infection Control and how to maintain a clean & safe environment
* Experience of control of material resources/ stock management
* Experience of completing documentation
* Knowledge & experience of handling hazardous substances and procedures for this
Skills and Knowledge
* Possess good written and communication skills
* Pays attention to detail
* Is able to communicate effectively
* Understands confidentiality & the importance of this in relation to the role.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills & ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Demonstrate an eagerness to learn
* Understanding of equality & diversity in relation to the role.
* Understanding of moving & handling procedures & guidelines in relation to the role
Personal Attributes
* Ability to meet the physical, psychological demands of care work / good general health
* Cleary spoken / articulate
* Demonstrate a genuine desire to work at this level within the care environment
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the patient and service needs
* Positive, mature outlook
* Able to move & handle materials, equipment & patients while following current guidelines and procedures to do so.
* Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks which have been delegated by senior staff
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e‑mail therefore please check your e‑mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
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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.
Name Theatre Matron Job title Theatre Matron Telephone number 01246 516262 Additional information
For informal enquiries please contact the Theatre Matron’s on Tel: (01246) 516262
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