Company Description
Here at Isle of Wight IWT-SMH (St Mary's Hospital (Isle of Wight)) - we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Please upload a copy of Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent International) qualifications and NVQ to your application, without this information you will not be invited to interview. Please submit this on the second page of the application under “Additional attachments”.
Job Description
Theatre Support Worker
Grade: Band 3 £25,760 - £27,476 (On completion of Theatre Support Worker competencies)
Work Location: St Mary's Hospital (Isle of Wight) - Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG.
Department: Day Surgery and Theatre Department, Planned Care.
About the Role
Are you an enthusiastic individual looking to take the next step in your healthcare career? We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our busy Day Surgery and Theatre team. Whether you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant seeking a new challenge or are completely new to healthcare and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Do
As a Theatre Support Worker, you will play a vital role in the patient journey. Your responsibilities will include:
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Patient Safety: Ensuring the safe and dignified passage of patients through the theatre environment.
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Patient Advocacy: Listening to patient concerns and escalating them to the appropriate clinical staff.
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Clinical Excellence: Participating in clinical audits and maintaining high standards of care.
Professional Growth: Completing mandatory competencies to progress to Band 3 and acting as a role model for the team.
Who We Are Looking For
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Excellent Communicators: You have strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Adaptable Professionals: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are willing to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts.
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Motivated Learners: You are committed to your own professional development and eager to share your learning with others.
Why Join Us?
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care despite the demands of a busy department. We are committed to your growth and will provide the support and education needed to ensure you succeed in your competencies and beyond.
For further information please refer to the Job Description
Qualifications
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Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 3 months of appointment.
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English and maths qualification at GCSE 1-3 (D-G)/Function skills at level 1 (or an internationally recognised equivalent).
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NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area gained through experience, on the job training, short courses and completion of work based competencies.
Skills and Knowledge:
Essential :
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Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
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Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct.
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Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.
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Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety. This post holder is therefore able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by a registered nurse (training will be provided).
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Can demonstrate knowledge of equipment used within the department to support the registered nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escalate any concerns to registered nurse.
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Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake personal care for patients and related tasks and activities.
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Good observation skills and recognition of the importance of reporting.
Additional Information
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026
