Job Description

We have a number of vacancies for experienced theatre Senior HCSWs, in our Bristol Adults, St Michaels's and Children's Hospitals.



If you are an experienced SHCSW, have you thought of working in theatres?



Working as an SHCSW in the operating department, you will be supporting our patients at their most vulnerable, before, during and after their operations. Teamwork and flexibility are essential requirements for the role, alongside a caring and compassionate nature.



You will be expected to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights and weekends.



Should you wish to take your career further; there are plenty of opportunities available to you, with apprenticeships available for either Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered Nursing Associate roles.



Please note, this role does not currently meet the salary requirement for certificate of sponsorship. From the 9th April 2025, the minimum salary required for a Skilled Worker visa became 25,000 per year. While this role may be offered at a higher point on the pay scale depending on relevant NHS experience, most new starters are appointed at the bottom of the band, which does not meet the new salary threshold.



You will be working with a team of healthcare professionals caring for our patients in the operating theatres. Your responsibilities will include



Patient support both physical and emotional



Preparing equipment and setting out instruments for surgery



Keeping theatres fully stocked



Circulating duties during the operation including counting swabs or other instruments



Tidying up and cleaning after each case, disposing of waste correctly



Monitor and record patient's vital signs, reporting and escalating findings in a timely manner



This is physically demanding role, where you will be helping to move patients on trolleys as well as on and off the operating table.



University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.



For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.