Healthcare Support Worker - Clinical Care - Theatres

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in the UK is seeking reliable individuals for the Main Theatres Department. The role involves assisting in the care of surgical patients and supporting the theatre team in delivering high-quality care. Benefits include flexible working hours, career development support, and various health and wellness programs.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free Park & Ride service

On-site Nursery

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Good level of organisational skills.
• Dynamic approach to changing workload.
• HCA experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Moving patients between departments.
• Assisting in patient care during the peri-operative period.
• Supporting theatre personnel in maintaining a safe environment.

Job description

Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for keen and reliable individuals to join our teams within the Main Theatres Department.

The department utilises 25 Theatres which include Emergency, Obstetric, Vascular, Paediatric and ENT as well as Plastic and 2 Ambulatory Procedure Rooms. A number of theatres are used for multi‑specialty procedures including General, Thoracic and Gynaecology.

The Theatre Complex is committed to delivering outstanding care to our patients throughout their peri‑operative journey. Individuals need a good level of organisational skill and the ability to be dynamic with the ever‑changing workload.

We are looking for individuals who promote the Trust PRIDE values and demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach to patient care. HCA experience is desirable but not essential. As a department we value all of our team members and are committed to the promotion and development of all our staff.

You will be expected to attend and complete a Trust induction program.

Key Aspects of the Role

Moving patients between the same Day Admissions Unit, wards, Theatres and Recovery departments

Assisting in the care of the surgical patient during the peri‑operative period by supporting the multidisciplinary team.

Supporting the Theatre personnel in providing a safe, high quality environment for the carrying out of surgical procedures by:

• Assisting the Clinical Practitioners with procedures
• Providing basic patient care.
• Providing a safe environment ensuring the highest quality of patient care is provided
• Preparing and setting up theatre prior to the theatre list.
• General circulating duties as instructed/requested from qualified members of the theatre team.
• Assisting the safe transit of the patient to and from the ward and between areas within day theatres, before and after surgery, and ensuring the safety of any equipment that is attached to the patient.
• Providing a knowledgeable and safe assistance with the transfer of the anaesthetised patient from the patient’s trolley to the operating table using the hospital policy for manual handling of patients.
• Assisting with the positioning of the patient for a surgical procedure.
• Undertaking pressure area care using pressure‑relieving practices and devices as advised by registered staff.
• Ensuring all documentation is recorded accurately, legibly signed and dated in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and countersigned by registered staff as appropriate.

Benefits and Employer Information

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi‑faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hour confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025.