Theatre Support Worker
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Oldham, OL1 2JH
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
The Theatre Support Worker plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures by being a member of a theatre team, providing...
- Preparing the Theatre: Setting up surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring everything is ready for the surgery.
- Patient Care: Moving patients on trolleys and preparing patients for anaesthesia.
- Stock Management: Making sure the department has all the necessary supplies and managing stock levels.
- Support During Surgery: Assisting the surgical team during procedures by providing the necessary instruments and equipment.
- Post-Surgery Duties: Moving patients on trolleys to the ward, cleaning and tidying theatre areas after surgery, disposing of waste, and ensuring a sterile environment.
- Administrative Tasks: Checking patients into theatre reception, receiving handovers from ward staff, and preparing patient records.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
- Peri- operative care level 2 & 3 achieved or willingness to undertake further study
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship already achieved
Application and Interview
Essential
- Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
- Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training
Desirable
- Experience of working within a healthcare theatre environment
- Experience of working within a health or social care environment
- Experience of working within a team
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Willingness to work flexible shifts
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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