Healthcare Support Worker Theatres


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team.Werecommitted to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. Southampton General Hospital - Centre block theatresAbout the team:We cover a wide variety of specialities such as: Orthopaedics, Neuro, Paediatrics, ENT Cardiac and mixed general surgical fields. We are a regional specialist centre and do many pioneering procedures. We have the highest ratio of staff to patients in the hospital and team working is key to our success. The circulating role in theatre is vital to delivery of our service and you would be directly assisting the surgical team during the operation. We support training in the initial phase of learning the role doubled up with an experienced member of staff and become independent when ready.We encourage and assist staff through obtaining their functional skills level 2, level 3 health care and onwards to a Nursing or Operating Department Practitioner apprenticeship. We are looking for individuals with the ability and attitude to grow and develop into a valued member of our team. Whatever level of skill or experience you currently have, if you can demonstrate drive and potential, our comprehensive induction and in-house training teams will help you to reach your full potential. All applicantsmust be fully flexible to work a range of shifts including early, late, long days and nights as our services operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Princess Anne HospitalAbout the team:We specialise in Obstetric & Gynaecology (benign & oncology services, fertility treatment) and breast surgeries and pride ourselves with having a multi-disciplinary team offering services to women and newborn. You will be working with a variety of teams of highly competent and reliable nurses, ODP's and HSW's, complimenting the different consultants working in the department. We are a friendly unit with 4 operating theatres, which provide a 24/7 emergency services for obstetric and gynaecology conditions and elective services for obstetric, benign and oncology gynaecology and breast surgery, including reconstruction. There is an attached Recovery and Day Surgery Unit which has 6 recovery beds and and 15 day-surgery beds which are open from 7:30-10 pm. Were recruiting HCSW's across all theatre departments at UHS and will allocate you to your department after successful interview. Please note: This vacancy does not meet the Home Office criteria for sponsorship. We are therefore unable to consider applications from individuals who do not already have the right to work in the UK or who may require sponsorship. Due to a high volume of applications, the Trust reserves the right to close this advert early.

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