Clinical Support Worker - Theatres | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Kendal seeks clinical support workers to join the theatre team. You will assist in providing perioperative care and support to patients under the guidance of registered nurses. This role emphasizes teamwork and offers opportunities for professional development in an accredited elective hub environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Ability to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative care to patients.
• Assist in various surgical specialties within the operating department.
• Contribute to the on-call service.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant healthcare qualifications

Job description

Overview

A unique opportunity has arisen, due to service expansion and development in the Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal) Operating Department, to join the existing theatre team.

Work in support and under direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) providing perioperative care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the RN/OPD. Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records. Contribute to the on-call service.

Theatre and Department

The six theatres undertake a variety of surgical specialties including trauma and orthopaedic joint surgery, general surgery, breast, urology, maxillofacial, dental, gynaecology and ophthalmology. The theatres in Kendal have undergone a large transformation and are now recognised as an \'Accredited Elective Hub\'.

We are looking for clinical support workers with an interest in working within the theatre environment, ensuring that all aspects of the patient\'s individual care needs are met in a safe, effective and efficient environment.

Development and Working Environment

The department is committed to appraisal, to support continuous education and professional development.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

How to Read the Job Description

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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Closing Date

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025