Theatre Support Worker

At CUH, our values of Together, Safe, Kind and Excellent are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care. Whether you are an experienced Theatre / Healthcare Support Worker or new to care, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your healthcare career within a supportive and rewarding environment.

This role is offered at Band 2, you will need to be available to complete the 12 weeks Induction / Training at full time hours. Applicants must be able to work the variety of shift patterns in Theatres, as fixed shifts (for example, nights and weekends only) are not currently available. You will not be allocated any nights or weekends for at least 6 months and is dependent on availability. Once you have successfully completed the National Care Certificate Training, you will be moved to a Band 3 Theatre Support Worker.

As a Theatre Support Worker, you will assist with patient care and other departmental related duties as directed by Registered Theatre Practitioner. We expect you to carry out several duties including but not limited to cleaning the theatre between cases, helping with stock management and ensuring safety in theatres.

About the Role: The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding. You will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of patients. Full time and part time posts will be considered, and shifts include long days, nights, weekends, and public holidays. Our TSW’s will need the flexibility to cover varied shift patterns.

CUH is committed to supporting your learning and career progression. As a Theatre Support Worker, you will have access to:

• The National Care Certificate
• Ongoing skills development and training
• Functional Skills support in English and Maths

Further information on development pathways will be provided during your induction. Interviews will be held face to face at Addenbrookes Hospital on Tuesday 27th October 2026, there are no remote interviews available.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practice your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

In line with Home Office guidance, please note that CUH is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. The position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship and includes a mandatory 12-week training period. As a result, we cannot accept applications from individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK or who have less than 6 months remaining on their visa from the proposed start date.

CUH provides a comprehensive four-week Clinical Support Staff Induction Programme, together with support to achieve the National Care Certificate. This programme is designed to help you settle into the organisation and become a valued member of the clinical team. Please note that attendance on all four weeks of the induction programme is mandatory.

Please note this vacancy has been capped at 40 applications. Once this limit is reached the vacancy will automatically close. All interviews for this role will be conducted face-to-face and interview dates will be confirmed to candidates successful at shortlisting. Unfortunately, virtual interviews cannot be accommodated. If you are unable to attend your scheduled interview, please contact us as soon as possible so that alternative arrangements can be considered where feasible. Failure to notify us may result in your application being withdrawn.

Applicants that have applied and been unsuccessful in the last 3 months, please do not re-apply or submit another application. As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete a Functional Skills Test. A pass is required before a conditional offer can be made. This does not apply to individuals currently employed by CUH as a Support Worker.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback. As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer.

CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.

Benefits to you: At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026.