Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Closing date: 01 February 2026
Theatre Support Worker (Band 2) – Alexandra Hospital
*** Please note we do not offer Certificates of Sponsorship for this role ***
Alexandra Hospital is looking to recruit highly motivated, caring and dedicated personnel for the position of Theatre Support Worker. We provide a wide range of surgical specialities including Emergency Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology and Robotic Surgery. Candidates will need to have a flexible attitude to work, a strong team focus and be a positive and supportive member of the team. Your role will involve supporting the theatre teams and providing patient centred care throughout the perioperative journey. You will be expected to circulate for the scrub team, support registered staff, safely handle specimens, organise and prepare equipment and escort patients to theatre.
Alexandra Hospital has nine theatres and the department provides a 7‑day, 24‑hour service. The role requires work in early shifts (08:00‑18:00), late shifts (11:30‑21:00), weekends and on‑calls. Part‑time and flexible working will be considered depending on experience.
We have a genuine desire to support staff development and have great opportunities for career progression.
Main duties
Support registered staff in delivering high‑quality patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under their guidance and supervision.
Assist registered staff in providing high‑quality care, treatments and procedures to patients.
Participate as a team member in various clinical and non‑clinical tasks within the theatre support role.
Guide and support less experienced support workers within the scope of the Theatre Support Worker role.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital‑based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
* Being open and honest
* Ensuring people feel cared for
* Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved the Timewise accreditation – this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex‑positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose: Support registered staff in delivering high‑quality patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under their guidance and supervision.
* Assist registered staff in providing high‑quality care, treatments and procedures to patients.
* Participate as a team member in various clinical and non‑clinical tasks within the theatre support role.
* Guide and support less experienced support workers within the scope of the Theatre Support Worker role.
* Complete required documentation, including theatre records, cleaning logs and specimen records.
* Prepare patients and the operating environment for clinical activities under professional direction.
* Facilitate communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and visitors.
* Assist with patient transfers, ensuring safety, dignity and comfort.
* Monitor and report patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
* Support stock rotation, equipment care and efficient resource use.
* Assist with applying tourniquets, diathermy ground plates and other equipment.
* Respond promptly to clinical emergencies as directed.
* Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
* Dispose of waste following trust policies and report faults to the team leader.
* Greet and direct visitors, answer bleeps and answer telephone calls professionally.
* Participate in meetings, training and development activities.
* Report incidents, accidents or complaints to the manager and via the Datix system.
* Adhere to all trust policies to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
* Follow IT policies regarding email and internet usage.
* Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others.
* Participate in appraisals, training and personal development activities.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of services and team performance.
* Engage in learning from incidents, complaints and successes to enhance care quality.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge
* Good verbal, literacy and communication skills
* Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
* Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)
* Understanding of manual handling practices and policies
* Awareness of Health and Safety
Personal Qualities
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to work with a team
* Effective communication skills written and verbal
* Self‑confidence with an approachable persona
* Self‑awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries
* Ability to identify own personal development needs
* Ability to adapt to new situations
Other Job Requirements
* Enhanced disclosure clearance
* Excellent attendance and time keeping
* Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required
* Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns – early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on‑call as necessary
Experience
* Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer‑facing environment
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience of shift working
* Experience of working within the peri‑operative setting
Qualifications
* Basic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equivalent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment
* Willingness to complete The Care Certificate for healthcare workers
* Completed National Care Certificate for healthcare workers
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 name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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