Theatre Support Worker

We are seeking a motivated and caring Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our Main Theatres team at St Mary's Hospital. The postholder will work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team, supporting registered practitioners in providing safe, effective and compassionate care to patients throughout their perioperative journey.

The role includes preparing the theatre environment and equipment, assisting with patient transfers and positioning, maintaining stock levels, supporting infection prevention and cleanliness standards, and undertaking delegated clinical duties within the limits of competence and training. The postholder will also help ensure that theatre areas remain safe, organised and ready for both planned and emergency procedures.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and teamwork skills, a caring and professional approach, and the ability to work effectively in a busy and demanding environment. Previous healthcare experience is desirable. The role requires flexibility to work across a range of shifts, including weekends and nights, according to service needs.

We are recruiting for one permeant position and one fixed term position.

Main duties of the job

• The postholder will support registered theatre practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective and compassionate perioperative care. The main duties include preparing the theatre environment and equipment, supporting patients before, during and after surgery, and assisting with their safe transfer and positioning.
• The role also involves maintaining cleanliness and infection prevention standards, replenishing stock, checking equipment and reporting any shortages, defects or safety concerns. The postholder will undertake delegated clinical and non-clinical duties within their level of competence, maintain patient dignity and confidentiality, and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across Main Theatres and participate in the required shift pattern, including nights, weekends and bank holidays, according to service needs.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£31,554 to £33,270 a year

pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-2390

Job locations

Saint Mary's Hopital

Praed St

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy Skills Level 1
• Literacy Skills Level 2

Desirable

• Health Care Support Worker Level 3

Experience

Essential

• Good insight into role

Desirable

• Previous recent care work experience in an acute NHS environment or rehab ward/unit

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Legible and neat writing skills
• Demonstrate ability to care
• Approachable
• Commitment to the programme

Desirable

• Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and be assertive

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy Skills Level 1
• Literacy Skills Level 2

Desirable

• Health Care Support Worker Level 3

Experience

Essential

• Good insight into role

Desirable

• Previous recent care work experience in an acute NHS environment or rehab ward/unit

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Legible and neat writing skills
• Demonstrate ability to care
• Approachable
• Commitment to the programme

Desirable

• Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and be assertive

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Saint Mary's Hopital

Praed St

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Saint Mary's Hopital

Praed St

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy Skills Level 1
• Literacy Skills Level 2

Desirable

• Health Care Support Worker Level 3

Experience

Essential

• Good insight into role

Desirable

• Previous recent care work experience in an acute NHS environment or rehab ward/unit

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Legible and neat writing skills
• Demonstrate ability to care
• Approachable
• Commitment to the programme

Desirable

• Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and be assertive