QR code linking to this job posting Senior Healthcare Support Worker- Adult Theatres in Bristol inBristol PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025

Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per Annum  PERMANENT   SPONSORSHIP POSSIBLE 
FAMILY HCSW NHS VISA

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Flexible working patterns (full‑time or part‑time, varied shifts) — ideal for mums balancing childcare or school runs.
Large, stable employer — UHBW with 15,000+ staff, CQC 'Good' rating and multi‑award winning trust for job security.
Clear training pathway — Level 3 diploma/apprenticeship mapping and in‑role training to boost theatre and nursing support skills.
Specialist theatre experience — hands‑on operating theatre duties that open routes to scrub practitioner or perioperative roles.
Convenient Bristol location (BS2) with easy car access, city amenities and quick trips to the countryside or coast for family life.
Supportive, inclusive culture — Trust values, DBS safeguarding and equal‑opportunities commitment make it a respectful workplace.
Be part of a hands-on clinical role at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) in Adult Theatres. Based at Bristol Royal Infirmary (BS2), this permanent post offers full‑time (37.5 hrs) or part‑time working and a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per year. The role is for experienced hospital healthcare workers who hold Level 3 qualifications (or equivalent) and have a caring approach; previous hospital experience is essential and theatre experience is desirable. You will deliver clinical and therapeutic care within agreed protocols, prepare and clean theatres, complete equipment and instrument checks, support patient transfers and positioning for surgery, and maintain accurate records while working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The post is physically and emotionally demanding, involves exposure to bodily fluids and distressed patients, requires flexibility across shift patterns and a satisfactory DBS check. Please note this role does not currently meet the Skilled Worker visa minimum salary threshold for a certificate of sponsorship.

UHBW is a large, outward‑looking Trust rated Good by the CQC, offering training, development and the chance to work across city and coastal sites in the South West. If you care deeply about patient comfort and safety and want to work in a supportive, respectful team that values collaboration and innovation, this is a meaningful role where your skills will be valued and your practical contribution visible every day. The Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding and creating flexible, family‑friendly working patterns that may particularly suit women and carers seeking a stable, respected healthcare role. This vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com — click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to begin your application.
Flexible working patterns (full‑time or part‑time, varied shifts) — ideal for mums balancing childcare or school runs.
Large, stable employer — UHBW with 15,000+ staff, CQC 'Good' rating and multi‑award winning trust for job security.
Clear training pathway — Level 3 diploma/apprenticeship mapping and in‑role training to boost theatre and nursing support skills.
Specialist theatre experience — hands‑on operating theatre duties that open routes to scrub practitioner or perioperative roles.
Convenient Bristol location (BS2) with easy car access, city amenities and quick trips to the countryside or coast for family life.
Supportive, inclusive culture — Trust values, DBS safeguarding and equal‑opportunities commitment make it a respectful workplace.
 


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