Senior Theatre Support Worker

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Royal Tunbridge Wells seeks a Band 3 Senior Theatre Support Worker. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of theatre experience and involves assisting in various theatre duties, ensuring patient care throughout the perioperative journey. Benefits include at least 27 days of annual leave and NHS Pension Scheme membership. This position supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme with 20.6% employer contribution

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years theatre experience.
• Nationally recognised Care Certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to support patients throughout their perioperative journey.

Responsibilities

• Bring patients to theatres and check documentation.
• Assist the scrub team and clean after surgeries.
• Perform portering duties, transporting patients as needed.
• Involved in training new staff.

Skills

Good communication skills

High motivation

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare support

Job description

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway IC.

Overview

Tunbridge Wells Theatres are looking for a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated individual to work within our Theatre Department as a Band 3 Senior Theatre Support Worker! The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years theatre experience and will have the knowledge and skills to provide care and assistance throughout the patients' perioperative journey.

Responsibilities

• Bring patients to theatres, checking documentation, and applying monitoring in the anaesthetic room.
• Assist the scrub team, clean after each surgery, and ensure that the stock is kept topped‑up.
• Perform portering duties, taking patients on beds and trolleys to and from the wards.
• Allocate an area of responsibility and be heavily involved with training new staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years theatre experience.
• Good communication skills and high motivation.
• Nationally recognised Care Certificate obtained in a healthcare setting from a registered provider or an NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare support.
• If you do not currently hold a Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3, you can commence this role as a Band 2 Theatre Support Worker; the Trust will assist with on‑the‑job training to complete your Care Certificate within the 6‑month probationary period, with a minimum completion time of 3 months.

Schedule

Your rota will include day shifts, long days, weekends and nights.

About the Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Benefits

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.