Clinical Support Worker - Main Theatres (Band 3) | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£31,554 - £33,270 p.a. inc. pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E9 6SR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

Important:Please read the Clinical Support Worker Application Guidance before applying. It explains how to complete your application and how applications will be assessed. Applications that do not follow the guidance will not be shortlisted.

**We are recruiting for both permanent posts and one fixed term contract for 9 months maternity cover.**

We are recruiting motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Theatre Team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We are opening two new operating theatres within our New Elective Centre. These theatres will support a High Volume Low Complexity (HVLC) surgical programme across ENT, Gynaecology and General Surgery.

Homerton Healthcare currently operates nine theatres providing specialist services including Orthopaedics, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, ENT, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive theatre team and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care.

Band 3:NHS Care Certificate required at appointment and eligible for Health and Care visa sponsorship.

Please note:This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

• Assisting the surgical team to provide high quality safe care to patients.

• Supporting the surgical team to prepare sterile and non sterile equipment.

• Assisting setting up of theatres daily.

• Maintaining accurate intra-op documentation.

• Maintaining a clean and tidy environment throughout theatres.

• Maintaining good stock levels, using Genesis & Scan 4 Safety.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026

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