Clinical Support Worker - Theatres | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7705896/331-7705896-UHMB |
Summary
A unique opportunity has arisen, due to service expansion and development in the Furness General (Barrow) Operating Department, to join the existing theatre team.
Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) providing perioperative care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the RN/OPD.
Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.
Contribute to the on-call service.
We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our multi-disciplinary team in providing care for patients during their time in the Operating Theatre Department. You will help prepare theatre, support qualified staff with care of patients through all areas and participate in cleaning of clinical and staff areas. Duties include the transport of patients within our department and others.
Participation in provision of a 24-hour service including shift work, on-call, weekends and night duty is a requirement of this post.
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
This advert closes on Friday 10 Apr 2026