Theatre Support Worker | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Theatre Support Worker to join the Operating Theatre Department. The role involves preparing and cleaning the theatre environment for surgery and anaesthetics, and delivering patient care throughout their theatre journey.

Applicants should have or be willing to work towards the Care Certificate and a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care within 18 months, with a focus on safety and high standards of cleanliness and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to work towards Care Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the theatre environment for surgery and anaesthetics.
• Provide care to patients throughout their journey in the operating theatre.
• Support staff at all levels within the theatre team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Care Certificate

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

GCSE Maths/English (A-C)

Job description

Theatre Support Worker | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our friendly and professional team within the Operating Theatre Department as a Theatre Support Worker. We cover several different specialities including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynae and Obstetrics, ENT, maxillofacial, Breast, Urology and Ophthalmic.

You will have or be willing to work towards completion of the Care Certificate & also must complete, within an 18-month period, a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. This training if required will enable you to assist with the preparation and cleanliness of the theatre environment for both surgery and anaesthetics, providing care to the patients throughout their journey in the operating theatre and enable you to support staff at all levels.

The post you are applying for comes under The Protection of Children’s Act 1999, and The Care Standards Act 2000. In accordance with this legislation, successful candidates will be subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service to ascertain their suitability to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full requirements of the posts.

This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.

Good communication skills are essential. Maths and English are required at GCSE Grade A to C, 4 to 9, or Functional Skills Level 2

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full requirements of the posts.

This advert closes on Sunday 15 Nov 2026