Theatre Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic team member to join our theatre teams within Gloucestershire Hospitals

This is an exciting opportunity to prove yourself by becoming an integral part of Gloucestershire Hospitals Theatre team

We provide a 24 hour service, covering all surgical specialties. Previous experience desirable however a full, robust package of training will be provided as well as an allocated team of mentors, to ensure competence in the new role is obtained. Designated practice development to support induction and ongoing training. We offer supported development pathways as well as link roles within our department. This is an exciting opportunity to develop new skills within our surgical division.

Main duties of the job

- Performing in a circulating role within the theatre environment

- Ability to work where the work pattern may be unpredictable e.g. prioritising patient demands and unexpected changes to theatre operating lists and location

- Ability to work a flexible shift pattern covering a 24 hour service, including night shifts, weekends and bank holidays

- Maintaining a sterile environment

- Ensuring appropriate documentation is complete

- Checking of equipment prior to surgery following appropriate training

- Safe transfer of patients, in line with training and manual handling

- Restocking of theatre supplies relevant to speciality

- Use of specialist equipment relevant to emergency surgery and all related areas.

- Handling and Delivery of specimens.

- Maintenance and ordering of stock where appropriate

- Contribution to appropriate infection & prevention control

- Handling of Speciality related refuse

- Use of all related IT systems

About us

We are one of the largest Trusts in the country, with a turnover of £420 million. We employ more than 8,000 staff, and provide specialist, personalised care.

We have 30 operating theatres across 3 sites. In addition to Trauma and Orthopaedics we cover a range of other operating specialities, including Upper and Lower GI, Breast, Gynaecology, Urology, Vascular, Emergency Surgery, ENT, Oral and Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Paediatrics.

Both the emergency and obstetric theatres provide 24/7 service, 365 days a year, and our other specialities work a variety of shifts to cover a 7 day service.

We are proud of our dynamic and versatile theatre team that strives to provide the best care for everyone.

With support from line management, our Practice Development team and your team colleagues, the future is looking very positive and being part of this team at this exciting and energetic time will be an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to kick start their career in this new year

We offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0070

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

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