Theatre Support Worker | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 PER ANNUM |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Calow, S44 5BL |
| Company: | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7619886/166-SS-7619886 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our friendly and professional team within the Operating Theatre Department as a Theatre Support Worker. We cover several different specialities including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynae and Obstetrics, ENT, maxillofacial, Breast, Urology and Ophthalmic.
You will have or be willing to work towards completion of the Care Certificate & also must complete, within an 18-month period, a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.This training if required will enable you to assist with the preparation and cleanliness of the theatre environment for both surgery and anaesthetics, providing care to the patients throughout their journey in the operating theatre and enable you to support staff at all levels.
The post you are applying for comes under The Protection of Children’s Act 1999, and The Care Standards Act 2000. In accordance with this legislation, successful candidates will be subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service to ascertain their suitability to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full requirements of the posts.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there maybe future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.
Good communication skills are essential. Maths and English are required at GCSE Grade A to C, 4 to 9, or Functional Skills Level 2
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full requirements of the posts.
This advert closes on Friday 16 Jan 2026
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