• Job Description

  Req#: C9358-26-0202?language=en&page=20&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Ever thought about working in an Operating Theatre?

  We are looking to recruit Theatre Support Assistants at the Glenfield Hospital to become part of the theatre team. These are operating theatres that cover multiple specialities.

  Whilst theatre experience is not necessary, a current care certificate, care experience and hold a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent are essential. In addition to this, knowledge around the role and responsibilities would be beneficial. Training will be provided ensuring each candidate has a mentor/supervisor whilst relevant care certificate is completed.

  Once established within the role, structured education and training programmes supported by local education institutions to enhance career opportunities are available.

  Evidence of a Care Certificate AND equivalent care experience is essential for this role. Full time and part time positions will be considered.

  Whilst flexible working is considered, successful candidates are expected to work afull rotation of 24/7 shift patterns.

  Please ensure full 3 years reference details are added to your application to avoid recruitment delays. You will be expected to provide evidence of he required qualifications.

  Entry-level Band 3 Health Care Support Worker roles do not meet the salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will support registered Theatre Practitioners within the peri-operative environment performing duties within theatres/recovery, assisting with patient care.

  The Senior Theatre Support Worker is a technical role that assumes a number of responsibilities such as, but not limited to: ensuring theatres and equipment/devices/sets are clean and ready for patient surgeries, assisting with safe and correct placement of patients pre/post-surgery, circulating within theatres during surgery and also responsibility for providing personal and clinical care where necessary.

  Inputting data into electronic care plans including recording of implant details for traceability, carrying out surgical swab counts with the scrub nurse. Undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by registered practitioners.

  The Senior Theatre Support Assistant will ensure their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies/guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times

  To succeed you will be:

  • A team player who engages well with others

  • Good communicator

  • Energetic and hard-working

  • Working on own initiative and as part of a team to provide an excellent standard of patient centred care.

  • Taking and recording vital signs

  About us

  Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

  And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by newvaluesand we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

  This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

  Details

  Date posted

  18 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  358-7861684-ITA

  Job locations

  Glenfield Hospital

  Groby Road

  Leicester

  LE3 9QP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.

  • Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.

  • Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.

  Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.

  • Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.

  • Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.

  Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role.

  Person Specification

  Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working in a Healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
  • Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
  • Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
  • Experience of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaints

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of theatre processes
  • Experience working in acute health sector

  Training and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Holds National Care Certificate Level 3 Qualification in clinical healthcare OR able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skill and competency to undertake Band 3 clinical skills as described in job description.
  • Holds functional skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
  • Has worked as a Band 2/3 Healthcare Assistant within an acute hospital setting (or equivalent)
  • Completed Level 3 in Health & social care
  • Experience of dealing with patient / relative verbal complaints.

  Desirable

  • Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Shows transferable skills to care for patients

  Desirable

  • Experience in Health Care setting

  Communication and Relationship skills

  Essential

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/colleagues/ multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust Staff

  Analytical and Judgment Skills

  Essential

  • Able to work on own initiative, following direction from a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
  • Can demonstrate that they are able to follow policies and procedures and recognises working within their scope of practice

  Skills

  Essential

  • Computer Skills
  • Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
  • Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role.
  • Professional outlook and positive attitude.

  Planning and organisation skills

  Essential

  • Able to carry out routine and non-routine tasks
  • Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.

  Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

  Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

  Person Specification

  Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working in a Healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
  • Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
  • Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
  • Experience of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaints

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of theatre processes
  • Experience working in acute health sector

  Training and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Holds National Care Certificate Level 3 Qualification in clinical healthcare OR able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skill and competency to undertake Band 3 clinical skills as described in job description.
  • Holds functional skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
  • Has worked as a Band 2/3 Healthcare Assistant within an acute hospital setting (or equivalent)
  • Completed Level 3 in Health & social care
  • Experience of dealing with patient / relative verbal complaints.

  Desirable

  • Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Shows transferable skills to care for patients

  Desirable

  • Experience in Health Care setting

  Communication and Relationship skills

  Essential

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/colleagues/ multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust Staff

  Analytical and Judgment Skills

  Essential

  • Able to work on own initiative, following direction from a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
  • Can demonstrate that they are able to follow policies and procedures and recognises working within their scope of practice

  Skills

  Essential

  • Computer Skills
  • Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
  • Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role.
  • Professional outlook and positive attitude.

  Planning and organisation skills

  Essential

  • Able to carry out routine and non-routine tasks
  • Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.

  Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

  Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

  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 of Leicester NHS Trust

  Address

  Glenfield Hospital

  Groby Road

  Leicester

  LE3 9QP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

  Address

  Glenfield Hospital

  Groby Road

  Leicester

  LE3 9QP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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