Job summary
Employer heading
Theatre Support Worker
Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Support Worker within the Theatre Department the William Harvey Hospital.
We firmly believe that developing our staff is key to success; we have a dynamic and progressive training and development ethos, providing excellent opportunities to enhance your knowledge and competencies, nurturing your personal and professional development by encouraging and supporting you to reach your full potential!
We are proud that our dedicated and passionate employees from across East Kent Hospitals are featured in the biggest NHS recruitment drive in its 70 year history!
Main duties of the job
Under supervision provide assistance to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of patient care within the Theatres, Day Surgery and other departments. To participate in Theatre and Day Surgery work, as directed by Senior Staff.
Pack and unpack the instrument trolleys and deliver sterile items to theatres and other departments within the hospital. Track instruments using scanning device onto the T- DOC operating system (this element is site specific)
To provide a patient transportation service within the Surgical Directorate, collecting and returning patients from and to other wards and departments.
After appropriate training you will assist the theatre staff in delivering direct patient care within the operating theatre by undertaking the role of the circulating practitioner during surgical procedures, or working within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to undertake moderate physical effort safely
Desirable criteria
- Previous healthcare experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A good level of general education
- Willingness to undertake Care Certificate
- Educated to GCSE level with grades A-C in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to undertake further training i.e. apprenticeship
- Healthcare qualifications
Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- IT Literate, or acquire relevant skills within one year into post Inputting data onto a computer, including tracking, tracing and collection of patients’ notes
- Adhere to the Moving and Handling policy
Desirable criteria
- Basic life support
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and cope in demanding situations
- Understand own limitations and seek assistance when required
- Ability to understand own limitations and seek more senior assistance where required.
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Upholds and models the Trust values
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Ruddick
- Job title
- Theatre Matron PA
- Email address
- rebecca.ruddick@nhs.net
- Telephone number
- 01233 616179
- Additional information
- For further details / informal visits contact:
Rebecca Ruddick
01233 616179
rebecca.ruddick@nhs.net
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