Theatre Support Worker - Orthopaedic Theatre


Company:	University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata pa
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Derby, DE22 3NE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

Theatre Support Worker opportunities have become available at the the RDH in Orthopaedic Theatres.

No experience? No problem. We will teach you everything you need to know. To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and our multi disciplinary team. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Theatre Support Worker.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development, and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

Full time and part time positions are available, and we are open to discuss flexible working arrangements. This opportunity is available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Working under supervision, TSWs duties will include communication with patients. Assisting with clinical duties and personal care including infection prevention and control, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort, and safety.

Duties may include

- The preparation of the operating theatre

- Maintaining cleanliness of the theatre specialised equipment

- Complete theatre care plans

- Stock rotation

- Support patients in the anaesthetic room

- Circulating duties

Qualifications & Experience Required

NVQ Level 2/3 in healthcare gained by working in a vocational capacity or evidence of relevant equivalent experience.

Care Certificate gained by working in a vocational capacity (we will not accept an online care certificate).

Closing Date: 11 September 2026 (or as soon as sufficient applications received)

Interview Date - 01 October 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development

• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.

• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.

• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.

• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.

• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.

• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.

• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

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This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026

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