Theatre Support Worker

NHS; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to assist in surgical procedures. This full-time role involves preparing the theatre, ensuring surgical requirements are met, and maintaining high standards of patient care. Join a supportive environment offering benefits such as a comprehensive annual leave package and NHS Pension Scheme membership.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Basic education standard and willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a patient care or customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare theatre for surgeries and support the scrub team.
• Maintain accurate records and check stock levels.
• Attend safety briefs and follow hospital procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Record Keeping

IT Literacy

Education

Grade C GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2

Care Certificate

Job description

Job summary

4 shifts of 9.75 hours per week over 6 days Monday to Friday.

To support the scrub in theatre, circulating for surgical procedures, as well as endoscopy and stock ordering.

Main duties of the job

Attend morning safety brief at 08.00.

Prepare theatre for surgery, including cleaning and sourcing equipment. Within scope of role.

Responsibility for stock checking of dates in line with policy.

Support scrub team with requirements throughout surgical list. Complete relevant paperwork and IT systems.

Follow MTW policies and procedures.

About us

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.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-6758945-T2

Job locations

Fordcombe hospital

Fordcombe road

Tunbridge Wells

TN30RD

Job description Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Healthcare Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead ifyou have any issues: [e-mail]), lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites. The programme includes two supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run from 9am to 5pm.

Job description Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Healthcare Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead ifyou have any issues: [e-mail]), lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites. The programme includes two supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run from 9am to 5pm.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Training Basic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equlivent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment Willingness to complete 'The Care certificate' for healthcare workers

Desirable

• Completed National 'Care Certificate' for Healthcare workers.

Skills Essential

• Good verbal, literacy and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
• Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)

Desirable

• Understanding of manual handling practices and policies.
• Awareness of Health and Safety

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working within the peri-operative setting

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Training Basic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equlivent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment Willingness to complete 'The Care certificate' for healthcare workers

Desirable

• Completed National 'Care Certificate' for Healthcare workers.

Skills Essential

• Good verbal, literacy and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
• Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)

Desirable

• Understanding of manual handling practices and policies.
• Awareness of Health and Safety

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working within the peri-operative setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Fordcombe hospital

Fordcombe road

Tunbridge Wells

TN30RD

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Fordcombe hospital

Fordcombe road

Tunbridge Wells

TN30RD

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)