Job summary
- Main area
- Theatre Support Worker
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - A seven day service, shift pattern with 0800-1830 three times a week and an on call starting 1200-2000 then on call through the night till 0800
- Job ref
- 470-7939436-ER
- Employer
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Mary's Hospital
- Town
- Newport, Isle of Wight
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Support Worker
Band 3
Job overview
Internal Only
We are recruiting for a Theatre Support Worker who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards 'working together, improving together'
Are you an enthusiastic individual looking to take the next step in your healthcare career? We are seeking a highly motivated person to loin our busy Day Surgery and Theatre team. Whether you are an experienced Healthcare assistant seeking a new challenge or are completely new to healthcare and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
Working for our organisation
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust’s beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate 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 located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Theatre support worker , you will play a vital role in the patient journey. Your responsibilities will include:
- Patient safety: Ensuring the safe and dignified passage of patients through the theatre environment .
- Patient Advocacy: Listening to patient concerns and escalating them to the appropriate clinical staff.
- Clinical Excellence: participating in clinical audits and maintaining high standards of care.
Why Join Us?
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care despite the demands of a busy department. We are committed to your growth and will provide the support and education needed to ensure you succeed in your competencies and beyond.
Professional Growth: Completing mandatory competencies to progress to Band 3 and acting as a role model for the team.
Who we are looking for
- excellent communicators: You have strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- adaptable Professionals: You thrive in a fast paced environment and are willing to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and on-call shifts.
- Motivated Learners: You are committed to your own professional development and eager to share learning with others.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Behavioural framework
- Availability to work full range of duties including evenings, weekends , Nights and on-call
- Able to work and communicate effectively within a large multidisciplinary team
- Good Basic Education
Desirable criteria
- Holds a CARE certificate , previous acute healthcare experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chloe Ridgway
- Job title
- Sister Main Theatres
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01983822099
- Additional information
ext 3019
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