Job overview
- p ***PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY *** Theatre Support worker
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: £24,169 per annum, pro rata
Closing Date: 25th April 2025
Interview Date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
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You will help provide a high standard of care to patients under going surgical procedures, assisting in the department work load and delivering a quality service in a professional manner.
Main duties of the job
- To work in all areas within or associated in the department on a rotational basis.
- To carry out assigned duties within the Operating Department involving the direct care of patients, as required in support of the Registered Health Care Professional.
- To carry out delegated specific and unsupervised duties in support of the operating department, including general housekeeping duties as required.
- To assist with the preparation of the area for the operating schedule, including equipment checks where appropriate.
- To support and assist the Registered Health Care Professional during surgical, anaesthetic and recovery procedures.
- To assist in the preparation and disposal of instruments and equipment and general housekeeping of the stores and theatre environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
- To work in all areas within or associated in the department on a rotational basis.
- To carry out assigned duties within the Operating Department involving the direct care of patients, as required in support of the Registered Health Care Professional.
- To carry out delegated specific and unsupervised duties in support of the Operating Department, including general housekeeping duties as required.
- To assist with the preparation of the area for the operating schedule, including equipment checks where appropriate.
- To support and assist the Registered Health Care Professional during surgical, anaesthetic and recovery procedures.
- To assist in the preparation and disposal of instruments and equipment and general housekeeping of the stores and theatre environment.
- To assist in maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors, reporting any untoward incidents, accidents or potential hazards to the nurse in charge.
- To provide assistance in the transportation of patients, equipment, goods and instruments to and from the operating theatres/wards/other departments.
- To ensure that specimens are transported in a timely, efficient and safe manner to the laboratory.
- To contribute to effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To contribute to the quality of patient care during surgical, anaesthetic and recovery procedures, in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures.
- To assist in the maintenance of appropriate legible and correct records, ensuring such information is kept securely and out of reach of unauthorised persons.
- To participate in all duty rotas i.e. night shift/late shift/early shift/weekend/bank holidays.
- To perform any other duties as delegated by Registered Health Care Professionals, which are deemed to come within the scope of this post
Managerial
- To contribute to the efficient and effective stock control and management of resources
- To date-check all instruments/trays on a regular basis
Educational and Training
- To undergo and successfully complete the Operating Department’s Induction Programme.
- To participate in the orientation and induction of students and staff to the Operating Department as appropriate.
- Participate in the staff appraisal process
- To take responsibility for own personal developments
Professional
- To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of a Theatre Support Worker
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.