Clinical Support Worker - Obstetric & Gynaecology Theatres


Company:	Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Wirral, CH49 5PE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatre team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team, supporting registered practitioners to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to women undergoing obstetric and gynaecological procedures. The role is key to ensuring the efficient running of theatre services and maintaining high standards of patient safety, dignity, and experience.

Duties will include supporting patient preparation, equipment management, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and assisting with theatre turnaround. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across elective and emergency theatre activity.

Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, the role contributes to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality care in line with Trust policies. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and a commitment to the Trust’s values and continuous improvement.

• The post holder will provide essential support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatre team, contributing to the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of care.

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team to support safe, effective care within Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatres.

• Assist with patient preparation and care, ensuring dignity, privacy, and comfort at all times.

• Support the smooth running of theatre lists by preparing equipment, instruments, and consumables.

• Contribute to efficient theatre turnaround, including cleaning, restocking, and preparing the environment between cases.

• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control in line with Trust policies.

• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and manual handling in accordance with safety guidelines.

• Support stock management, including checking, ordering, and replenishing supplies.

• Undertake delegated clinical and non-clinical tasks under the supervision of a registered practitioner.

• Work flexibly across elective and emergency theatre activity, including out-of-hours as required.

• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team.

• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised clinical environment.

• Participate in training, induction, and ongoing development.

• Support Trust values and contribute to continuous improvement, patient safety, and high-quality care.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information about the Clinical Support Worker - Obstetric & Gynaecology Theatre opportunity available with WUTH.

This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026

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