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Theatre Healthcare Support Worker

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per anumm pro rata
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
15 May 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
01 May 2025

Job overview

As a Healthcare Support Worker at Torbay Hospital, you'll help patients during their stay with us by making sure they get the quality care & support they deserve.

You will support the General Theatre team to deliver safe and high-quality care to all our patients, being adaptable and responsive in order to provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual.

We provide a variety of care pathways in General Theatres meaning there are plenty of learning opportunities and further training! #CaretojoinusTSD

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a team to ensure a safe pathway for the patient during there perioperative pathway including preparing theatre, organising kit and supporting the patient.

You will:

  • ensure kit is ready and available as required by the scrub nurse and surgeon
  • accurately maintain records as required
  • ensure the theatre is clean tidy and fit for purpose
  • keep up to date with training on specific equipment required for the surgical specialities
  • occasionally provide support to other areas (Recovery, DSU and orthopaedics)
  • escort patients from the SAVW to theatres as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The unit is open Monday-Sunday 24/7 and your shift patterns will generally operate between 08:00 - 18:00 and/or 1230-2130, although this could change subject to service needs and may include a mix of weekends, on calls and/or nights.

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.