Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Healthcare Support Worker to work in our Theatre departments.
Locations
Southampton General Hospital – Centre block theatres and Princess Anne Hospital – Obstetric & Gynaecology theatre units.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Assist surgical and obstetric teams during procedures across a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, Neuro, Paediatrics, ENT, Cardiac, and mixed general surgery.
* Support in circulating roles, patient positioning, hand‑over of equipment, and management of theatre workflow.
* Participate in training and mentorship programmes to achieve skill levels 2 and 3 health care, with progression to Nursing or Operating Department Practitioner apprenticeship.
* Work fully flexible shifts, including early, late, night, and long day slots, to cover 24/7 theatre services.
* Provide high‑quality patient care, maintain hygiene and infection control standards, and contribute to a team‑based environment.
Eligibility & Requirements
* Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.
* Completed secondary education.
* Ability to move and handle patients and equipment.
* Evidence of empathy, patience and dependability.
* Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations and follow instructions.
* Ready to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role.
* Capable of completing core HCSW competencies and additional specific competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in an Acute Hospital Setting.
* Experience as a Nursing Home Carer.
* Experience as a Teaching Assistant.
* Prior HCA Experience.
* Volunteer Sector experience.
* Experience in a caring role.
Additional Information
Note: This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship and requires candidates to complete a 9‑month training period. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert early due to a high volume of applications.
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