Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) - Theatre in Liverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED THU 13 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
PERMANENT
NO SPONSORSHIP
Job description
Job summary
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsvM5eZO5H assist the multi-professional theatre & brachytherapy team to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective service.To provide hands on patient care, assisting in Theatre/Brachytherapy/Interventional Radiology procedures.The post holder will work under the direct supervision of a Theatre Practitioner or Radiographer and be responsible for providing personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties/ tasks, always ensuring that actions are undertaken by the individual following appropriate training and within their sphere of competence. Provide training, direction, and supervision to junior staff. Ensuring the team provide the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carers.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork within the department setting, providing high quality, caring, compassionate and personal care to patients and their families/carersWork under the direction of the Theatre Practitioner and senior colleagues, both independently and as part of the multi- disciplinary team.Under the direction of a Theatre Practitioner ensure a high standard of service provision within department, by practicing effective clinical and administrative preparation, effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvementsParticipate in giving compassionate high quality personal care to patients prioritising appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practiceDevelop competencies appropriate to the role.Act always in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality, diversity, and confidentiality.Exhibit professional attitude and behaviour and always demonstrate excellent customer care skills.Contribute to effective team working by being fully involved, committed, and participating, to achieving own and others full potential.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.We are -KindEmpoweredResponsibleInclusive
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Date posted
13 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
158-25-268-IMA
Job location
sThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool65 Pembroke PlaceLiverpoolL7 8YA
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
and
Person Specification
for full
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about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
for full
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Qualifications
EssentialFunctional skills minimum Level 2 Math's and English or GCSE equivalent or working towardsLevel 2 Healthcare Support Worker/Adult Care WorkerHolds National Care CertificateDesirableLevel 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker or willing to work towardsKnowledgeEssentialAwareness and understanding of importance of confidentialityAccuracy and attention to detailDemonstrate interest in healthcare servicesCaring / supportive attitudeKnowledge of Infection Control processesKnowledge of Safeguarding processesDesirableMoving and handling of patients in particular anaesthetised patients
Experience
Essential
Experience
working in a healthcare setting
Experience
of caring for patientsDesirable
Experience
working within a Theatre environment
Experience
working with oncology patients
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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
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Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsvM5eZO5H assist the multi-professional theatre & brachytherapy team to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective service.To provide hands on patient care, assisting in Theatre/Brachytherapy/Interventional Radiology procedures.The post holder will work under the direct supervision of a Theatre Practitioner or Radiographer and be responsible for providing personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties/ tasks, always ensuring that actions are undertaken by the individual following appropriate training and within their sphere of competence. Provide training, direction, and supervision to junior staff. Ensuring the team provide the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carers.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork within the department setting, providing high quality, caring, compassionate and personal care to patients and their families/carersWork under the direction of the Theatre Practitioner and senior colleagues, both independently and as part of the multi- disciplinary team.Under the direction of a Theatre Practitioner ensure a high standard of service provision within department, by practicing effective clinical and administrative preparation, effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvementsParticipate in giving compassionate high quality personal care to patients prioritising appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practiceDevelop competencies appropriate to the role.Act always in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality, diversity, and confidentiality.Exhibit professional attitude and behaviour and always demonstrate excellent customer care skills.Contribute to effective team working by being fully involved, committed, and participating, to achieving own and others full potential.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.We are -KindEmpoweredResponsibleInclusive
Details
Date posted
13 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
158-25-268-IMA
Job location
sThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool65 Pembroke PlaceLiverpoolL7 8YA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
for full
Details
about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
for full
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFunctional skills minimum Level 2 Math's and English or GCSE equivalent or working towardsLevel 2 Healthcare Support Worker/Adult Care WorkerHolds National Care CertificateDesirableLevel 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker or willing to work towardsKnowledgeEssentialAwareness and understanding of importance of confidentialityAccuracy and attention to detailDemonstrate interest in healthcare servicesCaring / supportive attitudeKnowledge of Infection Control processesKnowledge of Safeguarding processesDesirableMoving and handling of patients in particular anaesthetised patients
Experience
Essential
Experience
working in a healthcare setting
Experience
of caring for patientsDesirable
Experience
working within a Theatre environment
Experience
working with oncology patients
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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
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