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Theatre Support Worker - Nights

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
This job is closed to applications

Location
Salary
£24,169 per annum, pro rata
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
25 Apr 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
22 Apr 2025

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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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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Due to the nature of the position, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

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.