Theatre Support Assistant
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, LE1 5WWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
7 days leftJob description
Ever thought about working in an Operating Theatre? This is an opportunity for development into Theatre support worker roles through a Band 2 to 3, 6 ...
The post holder will support registered Theatre Practitioners within the peri-operative environment performing duties within theatres/recovery, assisting with patient care.
The Senior Theatre Support Worker is a technical role that assumes a number of responsibilities such as, but not limited to: ensuring theatres and equipment/devices/sets are clean and ready for patient surgeries, assisting with safe and correct placement of patients pre/post-surgery, circulating within theatres during surgery and also responsibility for providing personal and clinical care where necessary.
Inputting data into electronic care plans including recording of implant details for traceability, carrying out surgical swab counts with the scrub nurse. Undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by registered practitioners.
The Senior Theatre Support Assistant will ensure their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies/guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times
- A team player who engages well with others
- Good communicator
- Energetic and hard-working
- Working on own initiative and as part of a team to provide an excellent standard of patient centred care.
- Taking and recording vital signs
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
- high-quality care for all
- being a great place to work
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate
- we are proud
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https: //www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Experience
Essential: - Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.
Desirable: - Experience of working within a health care environment.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting.
- Level 2 qualification in health care OR equivalent knowledge and skill
- Depending on the role requirements, on completion of the Care Certificate demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competence plus further experience/competence equivalent to a level 3 qualification, the worker will move to a Senior Theatre Support Assistant role at band 3 AfC.
- Completed Level 3 in Health & social care
- Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.
Skills
Essential: - Ability to work as part of a team; - Shows transferable skills to care for patients
Desirable: - Experience in Health Care setting
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Able to work as a team.
- Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential: - Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate.
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
Desirable: - Computer skills.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
7 September 2026
Last checked
8 September 2026
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