Theatre Healthcare Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing essential support to Registered Theatre Practitioners within the Operating Theatre team. Working under supervision, you will undertake a wide range of activities to ensure safe and effective patient care in the theatre environment. The position offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, including completing the Care Certificate and in-house theatre competencies. Career progression is actively encouraged, with pathways to become Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners.
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
- A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or You will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working as Healthcare Assistant
- experience of working in a team environment
- You will need to be able to use IT systems and databases
- Experience of working in the Health and Social Care environment
- Good communication skills, able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
- A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or You will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.
- Previous experience of working as Healthcare Assistant
- experience of working in a team environment
- You will need to be able to use IT systems and databases
- Experience of working in the Health and Social Care environment
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Theatre Healthcare Support Worker
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
Would you like to become an integral part of a busy Operating Theatre team while developing valuable skills within a role that offers excellent learning and career progression opportunities?
We are currently recruiting full-time Theatre Healthcare Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive team.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A wide range of rotational learning opportunities and training courses
- Support in achieving a positive work-life balance
- Enhanced pay rates for nights and weekends
- Competitive rates for additional work opportunities
- A unique new starter programme designed to support your transition into the department
- A tailored training package to meet your individual learning needs
- Dedicated mentors and supportive line managers to guide you throughout your development
- Career progression and apprenticeship opportunities
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Why Join Us? Operating Theatres offer a rewarding and dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You will work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey while developing your own knowledge, skills, and career.
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