Theatre Support Worker KTC in Kidderminster inKidderminster PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 2: Competitive rates
PERMANENT
Job description
Job summary
Join our dynamic theatre team as a Band 2 Theatre Support Worker based at Kidderminster, an accredited elective surgery hub. In this role, you will provide essential support to clinical staff, helping deliver safe, high-quality patient care across countywide theatre services. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment, working alongside skilled professionals in a variety of surgical specialties. If youre compassionate, reliable, and eager to grow in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.Why Work With Us:We value teamwork, continuous learning, and respect for all. We invest in your development, provide excellent training opportunities, and foster a positive work culture where your contribution truly matters. If you want to make a real difference in patients lives and grow your career in perioperative care across Worcestershire, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 2 Theatre Support Worker, youll play a crucial role in ensuring that patients and theatre environments are perfectly prepared for life-changing surgical procedures. Working closely with a skilled team of professionals, youll help create a safe, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere for patients throughout their surgical journey. Your efforts in maintaining a clean, organised, and well-stocked theatre will keep the department running smoothly and efficiently.You will take pride in accurate documentation and clear communication, supporting the team to deliver exceptional patient care. Ready to respond promptly to clinical emergencies under supervision, youll also have the rewarding opportunity to guide and support new starters and students, helping shape the future of theatre services across Worcestershire.
About us
Our purpose is simple Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move forward. Our values being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect to everyone underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Agenda For Change Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-25-0992
Job location
sKidderminster General HospitalBewdley RoadKidderminsterWorcestershireDY11 6RJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
WORCESTERSHIREACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Job description
Post Title:Theatre Support WorkerPay Band:Band 2Hours:Full or Part Time
Contract
:PermanentLocation, Department:Trust wide TheatresAccountable to:Theatre MatronReports to:Team LeaderRef: 2025Key Working Relationships:Internal:Patients, theatrepersonnel, anaesthetists, surgeons and surgical teams.External:Visitors to theatres, relatives,ward personnel, housekeeping, portering and estates Teams.LiaisesWith:Theatreteam leaders, theatre nurses/ODPs and senior theatre support workers.RiskAssessment:This postinvolves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids andchemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may berequired to work under pressure in emergency situations.Job Purpose:Support qualified staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under their guidance and supervision. Assist qualified staff in providing high-quality care, treatments, and procedures to patients. Participate as a team member in various clinical and non-clinical tasks within the theatre support role. Guide and support less
Experience
d support workers, students, and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of the Theatre Support Worker role.Key Duties:Complete required documentation, including theatre records, cleaning logs, and specimen records. Prepare patients and the operating environment for clinical activities under professional direction. Facilitate communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors. Assist with patient transfers, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort. Support stock rotation, equipment care, and efficient resource use. Assist with applying tourniquets, diathermy ground plates, and other equipment. Respond promptly to clinical emergencies as directed. Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols. Dispose of waste following trust policies and report faults to the team leader.Greet and direct visitors, answer bleeps, and answer telephone calls professionally.Participate in meetings, training, and development activities. Report incidents, accidents, or complaints to the manager and via the Datix system. Adhere to all trust policies to ensure a safe and effective work environment.Generalduties:Follow IT policies regarding email and internetusage.Take responsibility for personal health and safetyand that of others.Participate in appraisals, training, and personaldevelopment activities.Contribute to continuous improvement of services andteam performance.Engage in learning from incidents, complaints, andsuccesses to enhance care quality.Vision and Values:As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you areexpected to uphold our core values:Being open and honestEnsuring people feel cared forShowing respect to everyoneThese values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive,compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy,and respect for all.
Job description
Person Specification
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 shift working.
Experience
of working within the peri-operative setting.Skills / KnowledgeEssentialGood verbal, literacy and communication skills.Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)DesirableUnderstanding of manual handling practices and policies.Awareness of Health and Safety.
Qualifications
EssentialBasic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equivalent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment.Willingness to complete The Care Certificate for healthcare workersDesirableCompleted National Care Certificate for healthcare workersOther Job requirementsEssentialEnhanced disclosure clearance.Excellent attendance and time keeping.Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required.Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
of shift working.
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
Join our dynamic theatre team as a Band 2 Theatre Support Worker based at Kidderminster, an accredited elective surgery hub. In this role, you will provide essential support to clinical staff, helping deliver safe, high-quality patient care across countywide theatre services. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment, working alongside skilled professionals in a variety of surgical specialties. If youre compassionate, reliable, and eager to grow in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.Why Work With Us:We value teamwork, continuous learning, and respect for all. We invest in your development, provide excellent training opportunities, and foster a positive work culture where your contribution truly matters. If you want to make a real difference in patients lives and grow your career in perioperative care across Worcestershire, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 2 Theatre Support Worker, youll play a crucial role in ensuring that patients and theatre environments are perfectly prepared for life-changing surgical procedures. Working closely with a skilled team of professionals, youll help create a safe, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere for patients throughout their surgical journey. Your efforts in maintaining a clean, organised, and well-stocked theatre will keep the department running smoothly and efficiently.You will take pride in accurate documentation and clear communication, supporting the team to deliver exceptional patient care. Ready to respond promptly to clinical emergencies under supervision, youll also have the rewarding opportunity to guide and support new starters and students, helping shape the future of theatre services across Worcestershire.
About us
Our purpose is simple Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move forward. Our values being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect to everyone underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Agenda For Change Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-25-0992
Job location
sKidderminster General HospitalBewdley RoadKidderminsterWorcestershireDY11 6RJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
WORCESTERSHIREACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Job description
Post Title:Theatre Support WorkerPay Band:Band 2Hours:Full or Part Time
Contract
:PermanentLocation, Department:Trust wide TheatresAccountable to:Theatre MatronReports to:Team LeaderRef: 2025Key Working Relationships:Internal:Patients, theatrepersonnel, anaesthetists, surgeons and surgical teams.External:Visitors to theatres, relatives,ward personnel, housekeeping, portering and estates Teams.LiaisesWith:Theatreteam leaders, theatre nurses/ODPs and senior theatre support workers.RiskAssessment:This postinvolves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids andchemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may berequired to work under pressure in emergency situations.Job Purpose:Support qualified staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under their guidance and supervision. Assist qualified staff in providing high-quality care, treatments, and procedures to patients. Participate as a team member in various clinical and non-clinical tasks within the theatre support role. Guide and support less
Experience
d support workers, students, and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of the Theatre Support Worker role.Key Duties:Complete required documentation, including theatre records, cleaning logs, and specimen records. Prepare patients and the operating environment for clinical activities under professional direction. Facilitate communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors. Assist with patient transfers, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort. Support stock rotation, equipment care, and efficient resource use. Assist with applying tourniquets, diathermy ground plates, and other equipment. Respond promptly to clinical emergencies as directed. Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols. Dispose of waste following trust policies and report faults to the team leader.Greet and direct visitors, answer bleeps, and answer telephone calls professionally.Participate in meetings, training, and development activities. Report incidents, accidents, or complaints to the manager and via the Datix system. Adhere to all trust policies to ensure a safe and effective work environment.Generalduties:Follow IT policies regarding email and internetusage.Take responsibility for personal health and safetyand that of others.Participate in appraisals, training, and personaldevelopment activities.Contribute to continuous improvement of services andteam performance.Engage in learning from incidents, complaints, andsuccesses to enhance care quality.Vision and Values:As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you areexpected to uphold our core values:Being open and honestEnsuring people feel cared forShowing respect to everyoneThese values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive,compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy,and respect for all.
Job description
Person Specification
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 shift working.
Experience
of working within the peri-operative setting.Skills / KnowledgeEssentialGood verbal, literacy and communication skills.Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)DesirableUnderstanding of manual handling practices and policies.Awareness of Health and Safety.
Qualifications
EssentialBasic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equivalent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment.Willingness to complete The Care Certificate for healthcare workersDesirableCompleted National Care Certificate for healthcare workersOther Job requirementsEssentialEnhanced disclosure clearance.Excellent attendance and time keeping.Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required.Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
of shift working.
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
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