Band 2 Theatre Support Worker
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Solihull, B91 2JL
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
To work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Trauma theatres assisting with patient care activities under the direct super...
- Maintain up to date knowledge of changes to policy and procedure relevant to the post.
- Use initiative in planning daily and weekly routines and prioritising own workload.
- Carry out expected role without the need of constant supervision and direction.
- Promote a professional, welcoming, and caring environment.
- Recognise the importance of personal contribution to morale.
- Maintain patient and always staff confidentiality
- Assist with the care and treatment of patients whilst in the department promoting patient safety, comfort, privacy and dignity and confidentiality.
- Obtain consent from patients prior to conducting any intervention and where this is withheld seek advice or support from a registered practitioner.
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control practice by adhering to policies and procedures and supporting the maintenance of a clean clinical environment.
- When required undertake collection and delivery of items within the Trust (Blood products ,specimens ,instrumentation
- Working within Trauma theatres covering a seven day service.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Qualifications
Essential
- n/a
Desirable
- *Functional skills Level 2 English Language and Maths Qualification or GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English Language
- *Care Certificate or evidence or Training & Development associated with Health Care Support Worker role
- *Level 2/3 NVQ/ Diploma in care
Experience
Essential
- *Recent previous experience in a care environment
- *Experience of working / participating as part of a team.
- *Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and under minimal supervision
- *Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role and tasks involved
- *Can articulate the reasons for training/ standards of practice and behaviour and how these may be demonstrated / relate to patient care and safety
- *Shows enthusiasm for the role and is interested in working in a theatre environment
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Good communication skills -- written and oral
- *Good time keeping
- *Ability to work with competing priorities
- *Flexible approach to shift patterns and place of work
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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