Theatre Support Worker - Band 3 | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

At Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH), our values ofTogether, Safe, Kind and Excellentguide everything we do. We are seeking compassionate and experiencedHealthcare Support Workers (HCSWs)/Theatre Support Workers (TSWs)committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

This vacancy is only open to applicants with current or previous NHS Healthcare/Theatre Support Worker experience.

You will work alongside nurses, doctors and multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, effective and dignified care. Flexibility is required to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Fixed shift patterns are not available. (Please note weekends and nights will not be available for minimum of 6 months and will depend on which area of theatres you are allocated.)

Applicants must demonstrate:

- Previous NHS HealthcareTheatre Support Worker experience.
- Completion of an NHS-recognised National Care Certificate (NCC).
- Practical assessment against all 16 Care Certificate standards.
- Clinical competencies signed off in practice.
- Health and Safety
- Infection Prevention and Control / PPE
- Urinary catheter management and removal
- Vital signs monitoring and recording
- Manual blood pressure monitoring and recording
- Removal of an intravascular cannula
- Enhanced observations

Please note: Online-only Care Certificate training is not accepted. Evidence of practical assessment and competency sign-off must be provided.

Responsibilities include:

- Deliver a high standard of individualised personal care to patients, promoting their dignity and safety at all times




- Set up theatres for next day's list.
- Provide support for the surgical team
- Support the peri-operative team in sending for and collecting patients.
- Cleaning of theatres at end of surgery
- Assist with the moving, handling and positioning of patients in accordance with the Trust's Moving and Handling policy
- Regularly undertake a link role within the unit to support the protected delivery of care in the operating theatre e.g Infection control; diathermy machines; moving & handling; robotic surgery etc

Applicants must have:

- Previous experience working as a HealthcareTheatre Support Worker in an NHS hospital setting.
- An NHS-recognised Care Certificate with completed practical assessments.
- Experience delivering direct patient care.
- Experience undertaking clinical observations and basic clinical procedures.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A caring, compassionate and patient-centred approach.

Please note: Vacancy is for experiencedNHS HealthcareTheatre Support Workers. Applicants without previousNHS HCSWTSWexperiencewill not be considered.

Interviews will be held face to face at Addenbrookes Hospital on Tuesday 27th October 2026, there are no remote interviews available.

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practice your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully complete

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