Senior Health Care Support Worker - Theatres

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Swindon is seeking a Senior Health Care Support Worker to join their Elective and General Scrub Theatre team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to patients under the supervision of registered practitioners. Key responsibilities include obtaining patient consent, carrying out clinical tasks, and monitoring vital signs. The organization offers opportunities for training and development within a supportive and diverse team environment. Closing date for applications is 28/02/2026.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Participation in the Disability Confident employer scheme

Qualifications

• Motivated to join the healthcare team.
• Ability to carry out clinical and non-clinical tasks.
• Willingness to undergo necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Obtain consent prior to patient care.
• Carry out clinical duties with minimal supervision.
• Monitor vital signs and collect patient samples.

Skills

Compassionate healthcare delivery

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Job description

Senior Health Care Support worker - Theatres | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

Senior Healthcare Support Worker - 37.5 hours per week. We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated individuals to join the Elective and General Scrub Theatre team in the role of Senior Healthcare Support Worker.

A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the Perioperative team delivering care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.

You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values and the competencies outlined for the role.

There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work.

If you are interested in joining our friendly and diverse team, we would love to hear from you.

STAR values

• Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect
• are a golden thread running through everything we do.

These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community.

Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Responsibilities

• Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
• Duties are delegated according to an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions from all members of the multidisciplinary team and training received.
• Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility / work area.
• To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, in which a competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care environment, such as positioning of the patient to prevent pressure injury during surgery, application of surgical apparatus / devices as required for the surgery (e.g. diathermy grounding pad, mechanical VTE prophylactic devices), blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times.
• NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.

This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026.

Additional information

• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Closing date: 28/02/2026