Clinical Support Worker - Theatres | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Kendal, LA9 7RG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Nov 2026 |
Summary
A unique opportunity has arisen, to join our operating theatre team in the Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal)
You will work in support and under direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) providing perioperative care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the RN/OPD.
You will be required to provide compassionate care to our patients, work within the theatres and on patient movement. Full training and a detail rotation will be provided.
Contribute to the on-call service
The six theatres undertake a variety of surgical specialties including orthopaedic joint surgery, general surgery, breast, urology and ophthalmology. The Theatres in Kendal have recently being upgraded and we are recruiting inline with this.
We are looking for clinical support workers with an interest in working within the theatre environment, ensuring that all aspects of the patients individual care needs are met in a safe, effective and efficient environment.
The department is committed to appraisal, to support continuous education and professional development.
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Nov 2026
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