Theatre support worker

Job overview

The Theatre Support Worker will be responsible for providing a high standard of patient focused care in the theatre department.

To assist the qualified staff in providing perioperative care to patients by undertaking a range of support duties, working under the direction and supervision of the qualified theatre practitioner.

To act as a circulating person in theatre.

To support with the productive operation of the theatre environment by undertaking a range of non-clinical activities which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust Values, working as part of the team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion.

Main duties of the job

Theatre support workers are part of our operating team who support the theatre staff. Participate as a member of the circulating team to assist the scrub practitioner during surgery and is reassuring for patients, who may be anxious about going into the operating theatre.

You will need a supportive & flexible approach to service delivery and participate in the movement of clean/dirty instrumentation throughout the theatre complex.

We are looking for a flexible team player with good communication skills and the ability to demonstrate and promote our Trust Values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Provide good quality personalised care throughout their peri-operative journey in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
• Assist in the positioning of patients in theatre before surgery and in the recovery area, ensuring that pressure areas are protected adequately and that patient comfort maintained.
• Handle and store patient specimens safely, complying with Trust policy.
• Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Proactively engages in the Trust safety agenda.
• Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
• Communicate and document information in a timely and appropriate manner.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.