Theatre Healthcare Support Worker
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,760 to £27,476 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Exeter, EX2 5DW |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More information about the role What is a Theatre Support Worker? This is an entry role into theatres that provides essential support to the surgical team by caring for the patient accompanying them throughout their surgical journey. You will support colleagues with tasks, essential to the smooth running of the theatre, and help to ensure each member of the team is able to do their job effectively. You will be a friendly reassuring face, making a vital difference to patients by helping them to feel as calm, comfortable and prepared as possible when they may be anxious about going into the operating theatre. Working flexibly as part of the team, youll be responsible for undertaking movement of patients, cleaning and general duties, helping to check the theatre and open equipment and items needed by the operating theatre team. As a member of the theatre support staff, you'll also: move patients on trolleys reassure family members prepare patients for anaesthetic set out instruments and equipment ready for surgery make sure the department has stocks of items needed clean and tidy theatre areas after surgery You'll be part of the supportive team of colleagues including; theatre nurses, anaesthetists, surgeons, operating department practitioners, and administrative staff. Full training given. You dont need experience, but need a good level of English and Maths. You will have the ability to remain calm and reassuring, be able to follow instructions and procedures, be organised, a good communicator and enjoy being part of a team but also able to take responsibility for your own work. We will teach you the rest. We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and our desire to lead on best practice in the hospital setting. If you have the drive that we are looking for to join our friendly and supportive team, then our Theatres department is the place for you. Training, development and career progression Within the department we offer great opportunities with an extensive educational program, to include the development of our Theatre Support Workers including Level 3 apprenticeships in Perioperative care (the time when a patient is in hospital for an operation) and Operative Department Apprenticeships. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or further progression. We also provide days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. General Theatres Exeter (Wonford) Orthopaedic Theatres Exeter (Wonford) Community Day Case Theatres Exmouth, Sidmouth, Tiverton, Heavitree (Exeter) Ophthalmology Theatres Axminster, Exeter (Wonford) Gynae Theatres Exeter (Wonford) The Nightingale Exeter (Sowton) Talk to us about our amazing learning, development and career opportunities and find out how we support you to deliver outstanding patient care. This can be open to a developmental role band 2- band 3. Working Pattern: Various shifts as part of the role, dependant on the area you work in. General theatres; 08:00-18:00, 08:00-13:00, 11:30-21:00, 21:00-08:00 - 7 days a week Orthopaedic Theatres; 08:00-18:00, 10:00-08:00 and 08:00-06:00 on Saturdays. CWH theatres : To be confirmed Community theatres; 08:00-18:00, 08:00-19:00, Monday to Friday Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Caroline Thompson Clinical nurse manager Emergency Theatre and recruitment, caroline.thompson14@nhs.net Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.