Senior Healthcare Support Worker- Adult Theatres in Bristol inBristol PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
Are you looking for a job that can make a real difference to people's lives?We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and hard-working individuals that also believe in our Trust Values, 'Supportive, Respectful, Innovative & Collaborative'University Hospital Bristol and Weston (UHBW) are looking for Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSW) for Adult TheatresYou will be required to be fully flexible across all shift patterns.Previous hospital healthcare

Experience
is essential.Good academic

Qualifications
are required for this role, please see

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.Please note, this role does not currently meet the

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requirement for certificate of sponsorship. From the 9th April 2025, the minimum

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required for a Skilled Worker visa became £25,000 per year. While this role may be offered at a higher point on the pay scale depending on relevant NHS

Experience
, most new starters are appointed at the bottom of the band, which does not meet the new

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threshold.

Main duties of the job
Nursing Care (Band 3 SHCSW - Theatres)Provide clinical and therapeutic care within protocols, using your judgement as appropriate.Perform key duties independently: infection control, theatre preparation and cleaning, equipment checks, instrument handling, patient transfers.Support patient care (including positioning for surgery), follow care plans, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively.Adhere to Trust safety and infection control policies.Expect exposure to bodily fluids and distressed patients.Full

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About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

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Date posted
11 November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3

Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per Annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time

Reference number
387-SHCSW-Adult Theatres

Job location
sBristol Royal InfirmaryUpper Maudlin StBristolBS2 8BJ

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Job responsibilities
Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week (full time)This is physically demanding role and you will be on your feet for long periods.This is an emotionally demanding role and requires you to adapt quickly to the constantly changing clinical demands.For a more detailed

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and main responsibilities, please refer to the

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document attached to this vacancy.Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email to arrange interview or assessment centre.

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Person Specification
Knowledge and

Experience
EssentialBe able to work as a member of a team

Experience
of time management and prioritising workUnderstands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Experience
of providing care in a healthcare or social settingDesirable

Experience
of working in a theatre environment

Qualifications
and TrainingEssentialOne of the following ? Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 ? NVQ 3 ? BTEC National Diploma ?

Experience
equivalent to the above

Qualifications
Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalentCompletion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) or equivalent

Experience
Skills and AbilitiesEssentialEffective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbalAble to complete appropriate documentation accuratelyDemonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and proceduresCommitted to providing high quality patient careAbility to work with minimum supervision to a high standardIT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skillsAbility and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time framesFlexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical needAble to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitudeEnthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare settingAble to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role

Person Specification
Knowledge and

Experience
equivalent to the above

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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information

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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer

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