Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated Theatre support worker to join our team.We are looking for individuals with excellent interpersonal skills who can demonstrate their ability to work closely within theteam to ensure a high standard of care is delivered to every patient in our departments.You may be an experienced Healthcare Assistant seeking a new challenge and wanting to seek professional developmentwithin the theatre departments.We pride ourselves in delivering high quality care whilst working to the increased demands of our departments and BusinessUnit. Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant within the theatre environment your responsibilities will include self-motivation; taking part in clinicalaudit; the safe passage of patients through theatres; listening to the concerns and anxieties of the patients and escalating to the appropriate person in your department; maintaining education and acting as a role model to others. The department focuses on theatre activity and works with the whole hospital team to ensure patient care and safety is alwaysmaintained. We are seeking a theatre support worker who is adaptable to the demands of our busy department and able to work flexiblyto cover a full range of duties, including weekends and On-calls. The successful applicant will be motivated and keen to share learning with the team and always deliver excellent patient care About us Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an on-site day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms,and the opportunity to hire the Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able toaccommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem of the south coast off England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, withjourney times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The Island offersan amazing coast line with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award winning attractions.Our 2024-2029 strategy sets out our objectives for the next 5 years, setting the framework for our collaboration to deliver our vision of working together to deliver excellence in care for our patients and communities. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year £23,615 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 470-24-0113-PL Job locations St Mary's Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Job description Job responsibilities You will be encouraged to develop your skills and we will ensure you undertake professional development. The successful applicant will mainly be based with the Main theatres team, although flexibility across all theatres will be required Job description Job responsibilities You will be encouraged to develop your skills and we will ensure you undertake professional development. The successful applicant will mainly be based with the Main theatres team, although flexibility across all theatres will be required Person Specification Essential Essential Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g., manual handling of patients Able to use initiative to cope in a variety of situations. Good time management skills. Ability to maintain effectiveness under pressure. Able to work as part of a team. Act in ways that support equality and diversity. Ability to adapt to change within working situation. Person Specification Essential Essential Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g., manual handling of patients Able to use initiative to cope in a variety of situations. Good time management skills. Ability to maintain effectiveness under pressure. Able to work as part of a team. Act in ways that support equality and diversity. Ability to adapt to change within working situation. 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 Isle of Wight NHS Trust Address St Mary's Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Employer's website https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)