Theatre Support Specialist Day Surgery (Flex Hours)

NHS; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Theatre Support Worker (Band 2) for the Kidderminster Treatment Centre to assist theatre teams across a wide range of surgical procedures.

The role involves escorting patients, circulating for scrub teams, handling specimens, managing sterile equipment, and documenting on IT platforms, with full induction and clear development pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care or customer-facing environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and handle shift patterns.
• Basic education and willingness to complete Care/National Care Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Assist with theatre duties and maintain a safe environment.
• Prepare patients and operating environments for clinical activity.
• Complete required documentation and maintain records.
• Participate in meetings, training and development activities.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and DBS requirements.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Shift work

Communication

IT literacy

Education

GCSE-level Maths/English

Care Certificate

National Care Certificate

Job description

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Theatre Support Worker (Band 2) for the Kidderminster Treatment Centre to assist theatre teams across a wide range of surgical procedures.

The role involves escorting patients, circulating for scrub teams, handling specimens, managing sterile equipment, and documenting on IT platforms, with full induction and clear development pathways.