Theatre Support Worker | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Pembury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Theatre Support Worker to assist with patient care in theatre settings. Responsibilities include patient check-in, supporting staff during procedures, and ensuring theatres are ready for use. Ideal candidates show a caring nature and willingness to learn, and they will have opportunities for career progression within the Trust's supportive environment. The role is physically demanding and involves night and weekend work, with a commitment to high-quality care.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Membership in NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Understanding of Theatre Support Workers’ role in patient care.
• Personal qualities and skills relevant to the role.
• Full history of employment and education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient check-in and monitoring.
• Support theatre staff during procedures.
• Clean and restock theatres between cases.
• Transfer patients safely across hospital departments.

Skills

Caring nature

Willingness to learn

Job description

We welcome you to join our dedicated theatre team as a Theatre Support Worker.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Whether you're new to care or looking for a career change, this is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and dynamic healthcare team as a Theatre Support Worker.

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with a caring nature and a willingness to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with patient check‑in, monitoring, and completing documentation
• Supporting theatre staff during procedures, including circulating and assisting with counts
• Cleaning and restocking theatres between cases to ensure readiness
• Transferring patients safely on beds, trolleys, or wheelchairs across hospital departments

This is a physically active role and includes working nights and weekends.

We are committed to helping you grow — with excellent opportunities for career progression for the right candidates.

Application Guidance

In your supporting statement, please include:

• Your understanding of how the role Theatre Support Workers play in patient care
• The personal qualities and skills you would bring to the role
• A full history of your employment and education

If you are committed to delivering high-quality care and want to build a rewarding career in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note:

• This is a face‑to‑face event
• Walk‑in applications will not be accepted on the day.
• We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker roles, as they do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria. For further details, please refer to the government website.

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 and 2024 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.

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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.
• Additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

We’ve 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 before 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 has been agreed.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment) and will involve travelling to both Trust sites.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.