Band 3 Theatre Support Worker | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Theatre Support Worker at Chase Farm Hospital to join a multidisciplinary theatre team. The role involves assisting with theatre preparation, equipment handling and safe patient movement within a modern surgical hub known for high standards and patient-centered care.

The post holder will work closely with nurses, ODPs and sterile services, contributing to efficient theatre turnaround and adherence to infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Preparing operating equipment
• Assisting with patient transfer and collection
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention
• Supporting safe movement of patients, equipment and supplies
• Escalating concerns appropriately

Job description

Band 3 Theatre Support Worker | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £30,630 - £32,346 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata for part time)

Chase Farm Hospital, part of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate clinical staff across all bands to help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

We are proud to operate a 6-day service and to be a GIRFT-accredited surgical hub, recognised for meeting high standards of clinical and operational practice. Our dedicated elective surgical environment enables teams to focus on planned care, supporting better patient outcomes, shorter waits and reduced cancellations. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team working across a range of specialties, including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology and urology. Whether you are beginning your career or bringing extensive experience, we offer opportunities to develop your skills, learn from specialists and make a real difference every day. At Chase Farm, you will benefit from excellent facilities, a collaborative culture and access to Royal Free London’s wide-ranging training, development and wellbeing support. We welcome applications from nurses, allied health professionals, healthcare assistants, theatre staff and other clinical colleagues who share our commitment to safe, kind and effective care.

If you want to work in a modern surgical hub where teamwork, innovation and patient experience matter, we would love to hear from you.

The Theatre Support Worker provides support to the multidisciplinary theatre team to ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient care throughout the perioperative pathway. Duties include preparing operating equipment, assisting with patient transfer's and collection, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention, and supporting the safe movement of patients, equipment and supplies.

The post holder will work closely with registered nurses, ODPs, assisting with the preparation and turnaround of theatres, checking and restocking equipment and consumables, working closely with our sterile services and supporting the smooth flow of patients through the theatre department. They will contribute to maintaining a safe environment, completing relevant checks and documentation, and escalating any concerns appropriately.

The role requires good communication, teamwork and a compassionate approach to patients, while working within agreed policies, procedures and the limits of their role and competence.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026

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