Senior Theatre Support Worker | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS Trust is seeking a Theatre Support Worker to assist with the delivery of high-quality clinical care in busy Cardiac departments. Responsibilities include cannulation, venepuncture, and supporting patients with nutrition and personal hygiene. The role requires commitment to a work-based learning program, including a Level 2 or 3 Apprentice qualification. This position also involves working under supervision while providing essential support to healthcare staff. This role does not meet UK visa sponsorship requirements.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undergo specific training for clinical tasks.
• Excellent communication skills to assist patients.
• Ability to work under direct and indirect supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of safe clinical care.
• Participate in pre-assessment clinics for ECGs.
• Support cad lab staff in patient portering.

Skills

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Clinical observations

Supporting patients with nutrition

Assisting mobility

Education

Commitment to a Level 2 or 3 HCSW Apprenticeship

Job description

The Cardiac Catheter Labs and Cardiac Day Ward are busy areas which serve the elective and acute needs of patients undergoing Cardiology procedures. We are based in the Cardiology Building at Castle Hill Hospital. The Theatre Support Worker will assist the Cardiac Day Ward and Cath Lab Manager in the delivery of safe, high quality clinical care to patients at all times in both areas. The post holder will work under direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner and will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working.

Where additional skills training is identified as required in the job description, the post holder will not undertake those duties until training has been completed (except as part of the supervised learning experience). Once trained and deemed competent, the post holder will undertake clinical tasks and duties which are within the scope of this job description. This is a dynamic and busy department which has a lot of learning opportunities to enhance your skills.

This role requires commitment to a work‑based learning and development programme to undertake a Level 2 or 3 HCSW Apprenticeship, including the Care Certificate.

Key Responsibilities

Day Ward Duties

• Cannulation
• Venepuncture
• Clinical observations
• Supporting patients with nutrition and personal hygiene
• Assisting mobility and discharge processes
• Participate in pre‑assessment clinics to perform ECGs, bloods and swabs alongside Cardiology Nurse Practitioners
• Ensure patients receive meals and drinks before and after procedures in the Cath Labs

Cath Lab Duties

• Portering patients to/from ward areas and Cath Labs
• Support Registered Staff with smooth running of cases
• Use electronic scanning equipment to register all stock items used for a case
• Participate in stock rotation, maintenance of stock levels and ordering to ensure safe and appropriate levels of stock at all times

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

For further details regarding this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.