Job summary
Our operating theatres are recruiting for Band 2 perioperative care support workers. We would like you to join us in delivering the highest standards of care in a well-equipped, safe environment with Our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients as a priority. Our specialties include Ophthalmology, General Surgery, ENT, Gynecology, Urology, Maxilla-facial, elective Orthopedics, Acutes and trauma, Obstetrics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.

Are you forward thinking, motivated, organised and dedicated who are seeking a career in perioperative nursing and have the aspiration and motivation to work in this complex environment. Our investment and commitment to our staffs continuous professional development in knowledge and skills will provide a varied yet rewarding career in the perioperative environment. You may already have experience in this role. We require staff to cover a 24 hour service over a 7 day period.

Main duties of the job
To undertake a range of duties including clerical and patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner ODP, Nurse or a Senior Perioperative Care Assistant. Theatre Support staff will assist the Registered Practitioners to deliver patient care and prepare the environment in which care is delivered. In pursuing these duties, the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS'.

About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 423-8306188
Closing date: 29 October 2026

Person Specification
Skills

• Essential: Good communication skills, including observation, listening and reaction as required, verbal and IT.
• Essential: Ability to work as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Desirable: Skills in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Desirable: Skills in patient safety.
• Desirable: Skills in manually handling people.

Qualifications

• Essential: General education, numerate and literate to Functional skills Level 2, A-C or equivalent GCSE.
• Desirable: BTEC Health and Social studies.
• Desirable: The Care Certificate.
• Desirable: QCF Level 2 or 3 Health Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working in a team which can be transferred into the theatre teamwork.
• Essential: Previous experience of working with the public with transferable skills to work with theatre patients.
• Desirable: Health care experience.
• Desirable: Previous experience of working in the operating theatre.

Knowledge

• Essential: A comprehensive understanding of working in the Operating Theatre.
• Essential: Understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications.
• Desirable: Knowledge of IT systems, Electronic patient records Trisoft, Health Edge.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton, BD20 6TD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Orthopaedic Team Lead, Catherine Barker (10799472), catherine.barker4@nhs.net, 01535292301

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