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Band 3
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Senior Theatre Support Worker

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustRoyal Preston Hospital, Preston, PR29HT, United Kingdom£25,760 - £27,476Closes 31/08/2026

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Band
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
17/08/2026
Closes
31/08/2026

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Role summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Theatre Support Worker to join the dynamic team in Emergency and Neuro Theatres. The role involves working alongside Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners to ensure safe and efficient patient care during surgery. We are looking for a confident, calm, and driven individual who thrives in fast-paced, challenging situations and can prioritize tasks effectively. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential to support the surgical team in delivering outstanding, patient-centered care.

Essential criteria

  • Experience of working in the theatre environment
  • Extensive experience in Processing and decontamination of Endoscopes
  • Understanding of Health and safety issues within Healthcare
  • Understanding of the concept and application of confidentiality
  • Understanding of the role of a band 3 senior TSW
  • Experience of working as a team
  • Qualifications & Education
  • Basic General Education
  • GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 Or above OR level 2 numeracy skills and level 2 literacy skills
  • INCS/NVQ Level 3 in care or similar care qualification ( within 18 months of start date.
  • NVQ Level 2 in care or BCNS

Desirable criteria

  • Basic IT Skills
  • Knowledge & Experience
  • Experience of working in the theatre environment
  • Extensive experience in Processing and decontamination of Endoscopes
  • Understanding of Health and safety issues within Healthcare
  • Understanding of the concept and application of confidentiality
  • Understanding of the role of a band 3 senior TSW
  • Experience of working as a team
  • Qualifications & Education
  • Basic General Education
  • GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 Or above OR level 2 numeracy skills and level 2 literacy skills
  • INCS/NVQ Level 3 in care or similar care qualification ( within 18 months of start date.
  • NVQ Level 2 in care or BCNS
  • Basic IT Skills

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Band 3 pay context

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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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Theatre Support Worker

The closing date is 31 August 2026

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Theatre Support Worker in Emergency and Neuro Theatres!

Are you a passionate and driven individual with a knack for providing exceptional patient care in high-pressure environments? We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Theatre Support Worker to join our dynamic team in Emergency and Neuro Theatres. This role will involve working alongside our skilled team of Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of care to patients undergoing surgery.

What We're Looking For: We need someone who is confident, calm under pressure, and has the ability to think on their feet. If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced, challenging situations, and can prioritize tasks effectively, this role is perfect for you! Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work seamlessly within a team are essential.

You will be expected to show initiative, take responsibility for your actions, and support the surgical team in delivering outstanding care, even in challenging circumstances. Your mature approach to work will make a significant difference in providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

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