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Band 2 Theatre Support Worker
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 18 day(s) ago
Reference: 304-1100656
Job summary
To work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting with patient care activities under the direct supervision of a registered Theatre Practitioner. Following appropriate training and assessment of competence undertake identified and delegated clinical and non-clinical duties.
The post holder will undertake the movement of patients, equipment and designated items throughout the hospital and will contribute to the maintenance of a clean and safe working environment.
The post holder will uphold the trust values and is expected to behave at all times in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of thoughtful, compassionate patient care and continuous improvement of patient care quality, outcomes and experience.
Main duties of the job
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £25,272 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1100656
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Maths/English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
- Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Level 2 examples: GCSE Grades 9-4 (A-C) Level 2 Diploma in health care support / NVQ, Functional Skills Level 2
- Internationally educated applicants will have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK National Information Centre) Statements of compatibility
Desirable
- *Care Certificate or can demonstrate prior skills, knowledge and experience that meet the 15 minimum standards described by Health Education England (HEE) Skills for Health
Experience
Essential
- *Experience of working / participating as part of a team as an employee /volunteer.
- *Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an understanding of the role and tasks involved and can describe the physical and emotional aspects of the role and some duties
- *Can link the Trust values (Kind, Bold, Connected) to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding in relation to the role
- *Can explain why training / education and approaches to care need to be consistent in relation to safety and patient experience
- *Shows enthusiasm for the role and is interested in working in a theatre / interventional radiology practice setting
Desirable
- *Has experience of working in a person centred/ facing role in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- *Understanding of the principles of safeguarding in relation to this role
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Good standard of spoken and written English
- *Effective communication skills -- written and oral
- *Basic computer skills
- *Ability to work with competing priorities/ can demonstrate an understanding of workload and how to prioritise.
- *Good organisational skills
- *Ability to demonstrate numeracy skills associated with the role i.e.: record volume of fluids/ drinks.
- *Ability to demonstrate literacy skills associated with the role i.e.: understanding of written information/ instructions/ duties including policy and procedures.
- *Undertake course work practical, theoretical, and written associated with skills / competencies aligned to the role.
- *Flexible approach to shift patterns and place of work this may include working in different practice settings in different locations dependent upon service need
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Maths/English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
- Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Level 2 examples: GCSE Grades 9-4 (A-C) Level 2 Diploma in health care support / NVQ, Functional Skills Level 2
- Internationally educated applicants will have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK National Information Centre) Statements of compatibility
Desirable
- *Care Certificate or can demonstrate prior skills, knowledge and experience that meet the 15 minimum standards described by Health Education England (HEE) Skills for Health
Experience
Essential
- *Experience of working / participating as part of a team as an employee /volunteer.
- *Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an understanding of the role and tasks involved and can describe the physical and emotional aspects of the role and some duties
- *Can link the Trust values (Kind, Bold, Connected) to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding in relation to the role
- *Can explain why training / education and approaches to care need to be consistent in relation to safety and patient experience
- *Shows enthusiasm for the role and is interested in working in a theatre / interventional radiology practice setting
Desirable
- *Has experience of working in a person centred/ facing role in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- *Understanding of the principles of safeguarding in relation to this role
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Good standard of spoken and written English
- *Effective communication skills -- written and oral
- *Basic computer skills
- *Ability to work with competing priorities/ can demonstrate an understanding of workload and how to prioritise.
- *Good organisational skills
- *Ability to demonstrate numeracy skills associated with the role i.e.: record volume of fluids/ drinks.
- *Ability to demonstrate literacy skills associated with the role i.e.: understanding of written information/ instructions/ duties including policy and procedures.
- *Undertake course work practical, theoretical, and written associated with skills / competencies aligned to the role.
- *Flexible approach to shift patterns and place of work this may include working in different practice settings in different locations dependent upon service need
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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)