Theatre Clinical Support Worker
Closing date: 21 July 2026
Band 3 Clinical Support Worker in Theatres. Up to 49.13 hours per week available – Full time and part time.
This role is based at the Cumberland Infirmary, within our operating theatre complex (variable working pattern including weekends). The site hosts 10 theatres covering Trauma & Orthopaedics, Vascular, Colorectal, Upper GI, Urology, ENT, Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
Main duties of the job
To support registered practitioners in the holistic care of patients undergoing surgery under general, regional and spinal anaesthesia. Contribute as a circulating member of the scrub team to ensure patient safety during the operative period by providing sterile equipment, performing counts of swabs, needles and instruments, and applying the five steps to safer surgery.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Person Specification
Skills and Aptitudes
- Excellent interpersonal communication and active listening skills.
- Timekeeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other trust systems.
- Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient interactions, observations and metrics.
- Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person‑centred care and related procedures.
- Ability to use initiative appropriately.
- Demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
- Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible.
- Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, colleagues and other professionals.
- Caring and empathetic.
- Motivated with a pro‑active approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Committed to providing high quality patient care.
- Willingness to undertake job‑related training and multi‑disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care.
- Personal resilience.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful, understanding the importance of professional image.
- Reliable, adaptable and dependable.
- Venepuncture.
Personal Circumstances
- Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays and on calls.
- Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to travel between sites and attend off‑site meetings or training.
Other Requirements
- Promote equality and value diversity.
- Adhere to Trust values and professional behaviours.
Qualifications
- Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties, including theoretical knowledge and practical observation skills.
- National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment.
- Numeracy and literacy level 2.
- Undertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers.
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings.
- Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision.
- Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
- Insight into the behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective teamwork.
- Knowledge of safeguarding.
- Understanding of work‑related boundaries.
- Awareness of GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
- Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
- Understanding of clinical policies and procedures.
- Evidence of understanding of Trust business.
- Experience of working in the Trust previously.
Benefits
- 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years.
- NHS discounts*.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*.
- Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service.
- Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.
Disability Confident Scheme / Armed Forces Covenant
Applicants meeting all essential criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant will be guaranteed an interview.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required and costs will be deducted from salary.
Visa Eligibility
Applicants requiring a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa must confirm eligibility before applying. Positions may not be sponsored if the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List, as per government guidance.
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 per annum, pro rata.
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