Trainee Theatre Support Worker- Acutes
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York, YO31 8HEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
Please note there are three vacancies available: - 2x permanent, full time- 1x fixed term/secondment up to 9 months. We are looking for someone to joi...
As a Healthcare Support Worker within our team, your duties will include (but not be limited to):
- Assist in the collection and preparation of patient before surgery. You will be the patient advocate for their time in theatre, so you need to be thorough and patient.
- Apply and understand monitoring of patients before surgery.
- Act as a theatre runner to help with the set up of sterile equipment and maintaining this.
- Maintain a safe environment.
- Follow cleaning protocol to maintain a clean and safe environment for our patients.
- Set up and maintain theatre equipment.
- Stock up and maintain stock levels with theatre.
- Handle tissue samples and document them correctly.
- Handle sensitive information.
- Work as part of a team and deliver care over a 24/7 service with an in hours / out of hours shift pattern
For a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role please see the Job Description attached.
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Knowledge
Essential: - Understanding of patient-centered care and the role of the THCSW.
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent).
- Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic IT skills, able to use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (e.g., tablet).
- Willing to undertake further training
- Ability to prioritise tasks
Desirable
- Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
- Level 2/3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship
- Experience in a health or social care setting.
- Ability to communicate health-related information.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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