Job summary

As we grow and promote better patient care and experience, we are looking to recruit highly motivated and innovative Theatre Support Workers (TSW), who will embrace our exciting service developments, whilst providing the best care possible to our patients.

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit Theatre Support Workers who will play an integral role at all stages of a patient's perioperative journey.

As a Theatre Support Worker, you will be a valuable part of the Theatre team.

Please read through the attached job description to see details of what the role involves.

As communication and basic numeracy are essential for this role, you will be required to successfully pass an assessment test as part of the selection process.

You will have the opportunity to undertake a Healthcare apprenticeship qualification.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,106 to £28,850 a year inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-B-11695

Job locations

St Albans City Hospital

St Albans

AL3 5PN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide assistance in all areas relating to theatre care in accordance with departmental and Trust policies, guidelines and procedures.

Act as a team member within the theatre structure and assist with a high standard of patient care.

Undertake and obtain competencies as required by the needs of the department.

This role is advertised for and based at St. Albans City Hospital but you may be required work across all WHTHT sites and areas.

Every successful candidate upon acceptance of the role will start on the Band 2 pay scale and progress to the Band 3 pay scale only upon successful completion of the provided Healthcare Certificate.

Any successful candidate who has proof of previous completion will be considered for the Band 3 role once assessed.

We are recruiting for full time positions covering a 11-hour day.Posts involve working 3 and 4 log days per week equating to 37.5 hours/week over a 24 week basis.Shifts are 11 hours long.Shifts start at 8:00am and finish at 7:30pm. Shifts will be spread over Monday to Friday on the SACH site.

We are all employed to work across sites so this work pattern may be subject to change if working on another site.

Job description Job responsibilities Provide assistance in all areas relating to theatre care in accordance with departmental and Trust policies, guidelines and procedures. Act as a team member within the theatre structure and assist with a high standard of patient care. Undertake and obtain competencies as required by the needs of the department. This role is advertised for and based at St. Albans City Hospital but you may be required work across all WHTHT sites and areas. Every successful candidate upon acceptance of the role will start on the Band 2 pay scale and progress to the Band 3 pay scale only upon successful completion of the provided Healthcare Certificate. Any successful candidate who has proof of previous completion will be considered for the Band 3 role once assessed. We are recruiting for full time positions covering a 11-hour day.Posts involve working 3 and 4 log days per week equating to 37.5 hours/week over a 24 week basis.Shifts are 11 hours long.Shifts start at 8:00am and finish at 7:30pm. Shifts will be spread over Monday to Friday on the SACH site. We are all employed to work across sites so this work pattern may be subject to change if working on another site.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate or City and Guilds 3 or NVQ 3 or BTEC National Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths; GCSE A* - C or 4 - 9.
• Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker).
• Willingness to successfully complete the level 3 apprenticeship and QCF as identified by department (or equivalent qualification) within 12 months of employment.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands the role of a Theatre Support Worker.
• Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a care support worker in a health care setting
• Experience of time management and prioritising work.
• Team working

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Care Certificate or City and Guilds 3 or NVQ 3 or BTEC National Diploma or equivalent experience. Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths; GCSE A* - C or 4 - 9. Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker). Willingness to successfully complete the level 3 apprenticeship and QCF as identified by department (or equivalent qualification) within 12 months of employment. Knowledge Essential Understands the role of a Theatre Support Worker. Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives. Experience Essential Previous experience as a care support worker in a health care setting Experience of time management and prioritising work. Team working

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Albans City Hospital

St Albans

AL3 5PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Albans City Hospital

St Albans

AL3 5PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)