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Assistant Health Care Support Worker (Theatre)
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Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 249-8193772
Job summary
The Assistant Healthcare Support Worker (Theatre) is a valued member of the Perioperative Team supporting and promoting high quality, patient centred, compassionate care in the perioperative setting.
You will carry out a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of the Perioperative Team in accordance with the Trust Values and the competencies outlined for the role.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs, Training will be provided to ensure you have the required skills and skill set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification as well as completion of your competencies.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
Main duties of the job
1. Support the Perioperative Team to implement agreed care plans in accordance with instruction and training received. This includes but is not limited to:
o Ensure the safe transfer of patients to and from the perioperative area
o Assist in the safe moving / positioning of patients, ensuring privacy, dignity and comfort is preserved
o Assist the perioperative team in preparing, promoting, and maintaining the clinical area ensuring it is appropriately resourced to enable the safe and timely delivery of patient care, such as preparing patient trolleys/beds ensuring appropriate clinical equipment is available and in working order.
o Relay messages to other members of the multidisciplinary team to support the safe delivery of care
o To assistant in the transfer of specimens to Pathology, ensuring documentation is completed correctly.
o Moving and handling of equipment as required to support the delivery of care.
o Checking and changing of gas cylinders in accordance with standard operating procedures.
o Management of clinical / non-clinical waste and contaminated instruments sets in accordance with policies.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
249-8193772
Job locations
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
2. Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
3. Ensure theatre systems are utilised and updated to support the delivery of care in the perioperative setting
4. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
5. Assist in monitoring and maintaining stocks of material and equipment at appropriate levels within the theatre, as delegated by registered practitioners.
6. Work effectively as part of a team.
7. Demonstrate ability to access Trust policies and procedures and comply with those relevant to role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
2. Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
3. Ensure theatre systems are utilised and updated to support the delivery of care in the perioperative setting
4. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
5. Assist in monitoring and maintaining stocks of material and equipment at appropriate levels within the theatre, as delegated by registered practitioners.
6. Work effectively as part of a team.
7. Demonstrate ability to access Trust policies and procedures and comply with those relevant to role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.
- GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above or alternative qualification
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or
- Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or
- Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
- GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work.
Desirable
- Experience or working in the Perioperative Environment
- Ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.
- GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above or alternative qualification
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or
- Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or
- Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
- GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work.
Desirable
- Experience or working in the Perioperative Environment
- Ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)