Job summary Healthcare Support Worker - Surgical Theatres - Band 3 Are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker looking for an exciting opportunity in surgical theatres? Or do you have NHS experience in an acute setting and are eager to develop your skills in a theatre environment? At UHBW, we are passionate about providing the highest quality patient care, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our theatre team. What to Expect in This Role: Working in an acute hospital setting can be fast-paced, physically demanding, and emotionally challenging. You will be caring for both male and female adult patients, including providing intimate personal care, while always ensuring dignity and respect. Shifts include weekdays and on-call duties to provide 24hour emergency service which includes weekends and Bank Holidays What We're Looking For: A team playe r with a passion for delivering outstanding care. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment and handle the emotional and physical challenges of the role. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients and colleagues. Who Can Apply? We welcome applications from experienced Healthcare Support Workers and those with NHS experience in an acute setting, even if you haven't worked in this role before. Full training will be provided. Main duties of the job As a Theatre Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of surgical procedures. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing operating rooms before surgery and maintaining cleanliness afterwards Assisting with infection control and ensuring stock levels are maintained Supporting theatre nurses, anesthetists, surgeons, and operating department practitioners (ODPs) Helping patients feel calm and comfortable before surgery This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work alongside an expert team, gain invaluable experience, and make a real difference in patient care. h Please Note: This role may attract a high number of applicants, and the advert may close earlier than the stated deadline. Early applications are encouraged. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 387-S1608-YL Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin Street Bristol BS2 8HW Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential One of the following ? Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 ? NVQ 3 ? BTEC National Diploma ? Experience equivalent to the above qualifications Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Able to work in a team Experience of providing care Experience of time management and prioritising work Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives Skills and Abilities Essential Committed to providing high quality patient care Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependent on clinical need Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential One of the following ? Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 ? NVQ 3 ? BTEC National Diploma ? Experience equivalent to the above qualifications Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Able to work in a team Experience of providing care Experience of time management and prioritising work Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives Skills and Abilities Essential Committed to providing high quality patient care Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependent on clinical need Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin Street Bristol BS2 8HW Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)