University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Theatre Support Assistant

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Job summary

Ever thought about working in an Operating Theatre?

We are looking to recruit Theatre Support Assistants across our 3 hospitals to become part of the theatre team. These are busy operating theatres covering multiple specialities.

Whilst theatre experience is not necessary, a current care certificate and care experience areessential. In addition to this, knowledge around the role and responsibilities would be beneficial. Training will be provided with a supernumerary period reinforced by ensuring each candidate has a mentor/supervisor whilst relevant care certificate is completed.

Once established within the role, structured education and training programmes supported by local education institutions to enhance career opportunities are available on application, with no financial costs to applicants who meet the desired criteria.

Evidence of a Care Certificate AND equivalent care experience is essential for this role.

Full time and part time positions will be considered.

Whilst flexible working is considered, successful candidates are expected to work afull rotation of 24/7 shift patterns.

Please ensure full 3 years reference details are added to your application to avoid recruitment delays.

This post is no longer eligible for sponsorship at entry level.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support registered Theatre Practitioners within the peri-operative environment performing duties within theatres/recovery, assisting with patient care.
The Senior Theatre Support Worker is a technical role that assumes a number of responsibilities such as, but not limited to: ensuring theatres and equipment/devices/sets are clean and ready for patient surgeries, assisting with safe and correct placement of patients pre/post-surgery, circulating within theatres during surgery and also responsibility for providing personal and clinical care where necessary.
Inputting data into electronic care plans including recording of implant details for traceability, carrying out surgical swab counts with the scrub nurse. Undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by registered practitioners.
The Senior Health Care Assistant will ensure their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies/guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times

To succeed you will be:

A team player who engages well with others
Good communicator
Energetic and hard-working
Working on own initiative and as part of a team to provide an excellent standard of patient centred care.
Taking and recording vital signs

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by newvaluesand we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

358-7003773-ITA-A

Job locations

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.
Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.
Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.
Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.
Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role.

Person Specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Experience

Essential

Experience working in a Healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
Experience of dealing with patient / relative verbal complaints.

Desirable

Experience of working within a health care environment.

Training and Qualifications

Essential

Holds National Care Certificate Level 3 Qualification in clinical healthcare
Holds functional skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
Has worked as a Band 2/3 Healthcare Assistant within an acute hospital setting

Desirable

Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

Person Specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Experience

Essential

Experience working in a Healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
Experience of dealing with patient / relative verbal complaints.

Desirable

Experience of working within a health care environment.

Training and Qualifications

Essential

Holds National Care Certificate Level 3 Qualification in clinical healthcare
Holds functional skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
Has worked as a Band 2/3 Healthcare Assistant within an acute hospital setting

Desirable

Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

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

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)