Senior Theatre Support Worker
- preston, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
Job Description
Senior Theatre Support Worker
The closing date is 31 August 2026
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.
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
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.
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
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Manager
Victoria Harrison
Supporting documents
Supporting links (all open in new tabs)
- Link to Trust Website
- DBS code of Practice