Theatre Support Worker - Queen Mary's Hospital

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Theatre Support Worker at Queen Mary's Hospital. This role involves supporting a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality care within the theatre complex. Candidates should have GCSEs in maths and English, with essential attributes like good communication skills and an approachability. The employer excels in personal and professional development and emphasizes inclusivity in its hiring practices. Training will be offered to support your career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Educated up to GCSE standard including maths and English or equivalent.
• Care Certificate, or willing to work towards completion within the 12 weeks' time frame from start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the delivery of high-quality care to patients within the theatre complex.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team in the theatre.
• Ensure care is of a high standard.

Skills

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

GCSE standard including maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Planned Care Centre within Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup is an exciting and challenging Elective Surgical unit, supporting London and Kent NHS Waiting list requirements. We are currently seeking a Theatre Support Worker to work within our Theatre suite, which offers a wide range of elective surgical specialties. Previous experience would be of benefit but we provide a comprehensive training and development package for those who wish to undertake a new exciting career within the operating department. The Theatre team at Queen Mary's Hospital is extremely proud of their unit, and over the last 5 years the team have been instrumental in the development of the new Dartford & Gravesham Planned Care Centre. The clinical services supported by the unit have grown, with the Trust's service requirements increasing from using 5 theatres to now operating 7 theatres. This is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic, enthusiastic and progressive team, where personal and professional growth is actively encouraged, offering a wide range of career development opportunities, including academic professional development and Trust-wide clinical support and training.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have a valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for providing support for the delivery of high quality care to patients within the theatre complex, and working as part of the multidisciplinary team in the theatre.
• Ensuring that patient care is non-discriminatory and non-prejudicial.
• Ensuring care is of a high standard.
• Carrying out tasks in accordance with unit Operating Department standards of Practice Policies.
• Providing essential support to the clinical theatre teams with regard to preparation and maintenance of the theatre and TSSU environment.
• Providing a calm, supportive and welcoming atmosphere for all patients during their waiting period in the departmental patient holding area immediately pre-operatively.
• Participating in 'mop‑up' rotas or cross‑site working where necessary and carrying out other duties as may be required by the Trust which fall within the grading of the post.

About Us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

As an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users.

We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details

Date posted: 02 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £29,179 per annum inclusive of allowances

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 252-7648848

Job location: Queen Mary's Hospital, Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6LT

Person Specification

Education and Training – Essential

• Educated up to GCSE standard including maths and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate, or willing to work towards completion within the 12 weeks' time frame from start date

Education and Training – Desirable

• Willing to undertake further training as appropriate.
• Relevant health care study or courses.
• NVQ Level 2/3 or apprenticeship in health care

Knowledge and Skills – Essential

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Good communication skills
• Evidence of ability to learn
• Good record keeping
• Team player

Knowledge and Skills – Desirable

• Computer Skills
• Manual handling awareness
• Basic life support

Experience – Essential

• Relevant work or life experience with evidence of significance to post

Experience – Desirable

• Evidence of relevant past employment record linked to health care
• Previous Theatre experience

Additional Essential Attributes

• Able to cope with stress and manage own stress
• Multi-skill working
• Approachable attitude
• Helpful and resourceful
• Enthusiastic
• Confident and assertive
• Able to adhere to Moving and Handling policy

Additional Desirable Attributes

• Ability to be flexible with working hours

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: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address: Queen Mary's Hospital, Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6LT

Website: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)