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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Theatre Support Worker

The closing date is 16 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join and support our theatre teams in Ealing hospital. You will perform supportive roles alongside experts in the field in a busy but friendly environment using advance technology to care and serve our patients in different surgical specialties. Theatre experience will be an advantage, but in-housing training and education will be provided for suitable candidates to fulfill the role. You will also participate as part of the team to support the out of hours, weekend and night time emergency surgery after training.

Newly appointed staff have a supernumerary induction period, supported by a Practice Development Nurse using our in-house competency documents. The department offers training and career development for our support workers.

Upon successful completion of the theatre support worker competency programme, you will circulate for a range ofprocedures under supervision. You will also have a chance to learn to manage the instrument and stock supply for the department. As your confidence and knowledge grows you will take an active role in teaching newcomers 2 theatre support and Trainees.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for:

Assisting the surgical team to provide a quality service.

Assisting the surgical team to deliver safe patient care

Supporting the surgical team in the preparation of sterile and non- sterile equipment.

Prepare theatre prior to commencing a list in different specialties.

Participate in circulation duties.

Maintaining a clean and tidy environment throughout theatres to comply with Infection Prevention Requirements

Maintaining consumable stock levels in theatres as well as in storage areas.

Support out of hour emergency surgery as a member of the Emergency CEPOD Theatre team; rotate to weekends, nights or on call duties.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK

o St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease

o Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice

o Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year pa Inclusive of Outer London High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9212AC-D

Job locations

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are strongly encouraged to refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for comprehensive details of responsibilities, requirements and role expectations.

Please note that, due to anticipated high application volumes, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to submit their completed applications as soon as possible and not to delay, to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are strongly encouraged to refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for comprehensive details of responsibilities, requirements and role expectations.

Please note that, due to anticipated high application volumes, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to submit their completed applications as soon as possible and not to delay, to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• GCSEs at grades A-C or 4-9 / A* - C, including Mathematics and English (ENIC equivalent) Or Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Mathematics certificates o
• Basic computer literacy
• NVQ Level 2 Health or Social Care certificate

Desirable

• A Level or Level 3 Qualification
• Undertake personal development to meet identified needs

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Literacy and numeric skills
• Understand Health and Safety

Desirable

• Experience in operating electronic equipment
• Previous work in theatre environment

Skill and abilities

Essential

• Reliable
• Willing to learn
• Able to follow instruction

Desirable

• Ability to use electronic patient management system
• Administrative skill

Personal attributes and HEART values

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values
• Puncture and hard working

Desirable

• Attention to details
• Recognise professional boundaries

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• GCSEs at grades A-C or 4-9 / A* - C, including Mathematics and English (ENIC equivalent) Or Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Mathematics certificates o
• Basic computer literacy
• NVQ Level 2 Health or Social Care certificate

Desirable

• A Level or Level 3 Qualification
• Undertake personal development to meet identified needs

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Literacy and numeric skills
• Understand Health and Safety

Desirable

• Experience in operating electronic equipment
• Previous work in theatre environment

Skill and abilities

Essential

• Reliable
• Willing to learn
• Able to follow instruction

Desirable

• Ability to use electronic patient management system
• Administrative skill

Personal attributes and HEART values

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values
• Puncture and hard working

Desirable

• Attention to details
• Recognise professional boundaries

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Theatre Manager

Sandy Young

[email protected]

07796705831

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year pa Inclusive of Outer London High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9212AC-D

Job locations

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

United Kingdom

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