Perioperative Support Worker

Overview

Are you looking to work in a busy and developing environment within theatres Castle Hill Hospital? We are looking to recruit staff within the Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery theatres, who can demonstrate a dynamic approach to their work and who have commitment, drive and enthusiasm to help in the development of our services.

You will need to be prepared to work within a busy environment and be forward thinking and passionate about delivering a high standard of care.

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential. You must have a clear idea regarding your career development and be a team player with a flexible attitude to meet the service needs.

Currently the post covers Monday-Friday with the addition of on call allocations for evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

The post holder is responsible for supporting the registered peri-operative practitioner in the delivery of direct patient care procedures and transfer, based within Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Theatres.

The post holder will work flexibly alongside team members to meet the needs of the service.

Date posted: 13 March 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 356-

Job locations:
Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ

Job description and responsibilities:
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Note:

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

UKVI sponsorship:
This vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. A Certificate of Sponsorship cannot be issued for this position. We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Application Completion - Essential

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Education/Qualifications - Desirable

• Care Certificate, NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent.
• Previous working experience in a hospital setting
• Basic Maths and English GCSE level or equivalent.

Knowledge, Training & Experience - Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good written skills.

Desirable

• Experience of using IT based systems and maintaining patient records.
• Demonstrate awareness of current issues in healthcare

Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Essential

• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
• Can demonstrate they can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training as necessary.

Special Attributes and other - Essential

• Flexibility towards work and working hours relating to service demands (including out of hours/a 24-hour on call service where appropriate)
• Reliability and good time management skills

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.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address:
Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ

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