Senior Theatre Support Worker

Senior Theatre Support Worker

The closing date is 31 August 2026

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Job summary

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Theatre Support Worker in Emergency and Neuro Theatres!

Are you a passionate and driven individual with a knack for providing exceptional patient care in high-pressure environments? We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Theatre Support Worker to join our dynamic team in Emergency and Neuro Theatres. This role will involve working alongside our skilled team of Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of care to patients undergoing surgery.

What We're Looking For: We need someone who is confident, calm under pressure, and has the ability to think on their feet. If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced, challenging situations, and can prioritize tasks effectively, this role is perfect for you! Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work seamlessly within a team are essential.

You will be expected to show initiative, take responsibility for your actions, and support the surgical team in delivering outstanding care, even in challenging circumstances. Your mature approach to work will make a significant difference in providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Please check out our dedicated page to Healthcare Support Workers below; https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/healthcare-support-workers

• Unfortunately we cannot accept those who need sponsorship to work in this role

Main duties of the job

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience working in an Operating Theatre is a must.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a busy, demanding environment.
• A passion for providing excellent care and support to patients
• If you're ready to take your career to the next level and play a key role in providing top-tier patient care in an emergency theatre setting, we want to hear from you! Join our dedicated team and make a real impact.

You will be required to submit evidence of your qualifications for this position. If your qualifications were obtained overseas, please ensure that you acquire a Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC to facilitate a clear understanding of how your qualifications align with UK standards. For further information and to apply, please follow https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx.

About us

Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You will have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet amazing people & do things you would never have done. You will learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You will make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Details

Date posted

17 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB3228-D

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Preston

PR29HT

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Preston

PR29HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Manager

Victoria Harrison

victoria.harrison@lthtr.nhs.uk

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Are you a passionate and driven individual with a knack for providing exceptional patient care in high-pressure environments? We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Theatre Support Worker to join our dynamic team in Emergency and Neuro Theatres. This role will involve working alongside our skilled team of Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of care to patients undergoing surgery. What We're Looking For: We need someone who is confident, calm under pressure, and has the ability to think on their feet. If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced, challenging situations, and can prioritize tasks effectively, this role is perfect for you! Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work seamlessly within a team are essential. You will be expected to show initiative, take responsibility for your actions, and support the surgical team in delivering outstanding care, even in challenging circumstances. Your mature approach to work will make a significant difference in providing high-quality, patient-centered care.,
• Previous experience working in an Operating Theatre is a must.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a busy, demanding environment.
• A passion for providing excellent care and support to patients
• If you're ready to take your career to the next level and play a key role in providing top-tier patient care in an emergency theatre setting, we want to hear from you! Join our dedicated team and make a real impact.
  
  Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You will have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet amazing people & do things you would never have done. You will learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You will make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.