Job summary
Theatre Support Worker
Department Theatres
Band 2 £24,465 Per annum
Hours 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We require a proactive and hardworking employee to work as part of our Theatre Support team.
This is a challenging and demanding post - the successful candidate must be confident, approachable, and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. You need to be customer focused and be able to communicate with staff at all levels; external and internal.
Applicants must be physically fit and able to carry heavy loads e.g. transferring patients from ward to theatres, transportation of specimens and collections of blood and other theatre errands specified in job description. The role requires you to be active for prolonged periods of time. All mandatory training will be provided as well as on the job training.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview 25 September 2025
Main duties of the job
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
o Act as a caring and compassionate first point of contact for patients coming into theatres.
o Supporting as part of a team the provision of a high quality service to patients during their perioperative pathway.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
To assist in maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness within the department.
Assist with safe storage of supplies.
Assist in ordering of supplies as directed by the Senior Theatre Practitioner.
To ensure faulty equipment is reported, decontaminated and dispatched as required within the Trust or out of it as required.
Ensure spare equipment is cleaned and stored charged ready for use.
Ensure safe transportation of lab specimens and collection of blood products.
Ensure linen supplies are optimised and available, including theatre scrubs and cover gowns.
Timely and accurate liaison with the wards and recovery units with information regarding changes in order of operating lists or anaesthetic instructions, e.g., patient hydration.
Ensure patients are transferred safely from ward to the theatre suite, maintaining their comfort and dignity at all times.
Assisting with the safe positioning of patients for operative procedures.
Assist in preparing the theatre for all operating sessions. Participate in in house training and teaching sessions.
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
Participate, as requested in audits and surveys within the department.
To complete relevant documentation as required such as completing cleaning logs, monitoring of fluid warmers, maintaining pathology records.
Able to organise own workload with minimal supervision.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
To assist in maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness within the department.
Assist with safe storage of supplies.
Assist in ordering of supplies as directed by the Senior Theatre Practitioner.
To ensure faulty equipment is reported, decontaminated and dispatched as required within the Trust or out of it as required.
Ensure spare equipment is cleaned and stored charged ready for use.
Ensure safe transportation of lab specimens and collection of blood products.
Ensure linen supplies are optimised and available, including theatre scrubs and cover gowns.
Timely and accurate liaison with the wards and recovery units with information regarding changes in order of operating lists or anaesthetic instructions, e.g., patient hydration.
Ensure patients are transferred safely from ward to the theatre suite, maintaining their comfort and dignity at all times.
Assisting with the safe positioning of patients for operative procedures.
Assist in preparing the theatre for all operating sessions. Participate in in house training and teaching sessions.
To adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
Participate, as requested in audits and surveys within the department.
To complete relevant documentation as required such as completing cleaning logs, monitoring of fluid warmers, maintaining pathology records.
Able to organise own workload with minimal supervision.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of basic numeracy and literacy skills
- 4 GCSE Passes Grade C or above or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous work experience requiring communication and team skills
Desirable
- Customer service experience
- Previous experience within NHS setting
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritize effectively
- Good time management skills
- Able to work independently
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self motivated
- Commitment to high quality standard of care/service
Communication
Essential
- Able to show care and compassion
- Able to communicate effectively across all members of the team
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of basic numeracy and literacy skills
- 4 GCSE Passes Grade C or above or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous work experience requiring communication and team skills
Desirable
- Customer service experience
- Previous experience within NHS setting
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritize effectively
- Good time management skills
- Able to work independently
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self motivated
- Commitment to high quality standard of care/service
Communication
Essential
- Able to show care and compassion
- Able to communicate effectively across all members of the team
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.
