Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital

Theatre Support Worker

The closing date is 14 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Support Worker to join the excellent Theatre team at St Hughs Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To assist the RGN/ODP in delivering the highest standard of patient care by undertaking non-clinical duties under supervision.

Ensuring the cleanliness of the Theatre Department as well as the care and maintenance of equipment in line with Hospital policies and procedures.

To be conversant with all aspects of the Stores ordering system, stock levels and supply in the Theatre Department.

To liaise between Theatres and the ward to escort patients to Theatre prior to their operation.

Please see job description for more information.

About us

At St Hugh's Hospital we are committed to delivering the highest quality healthcare and understand that our well-trained, passionate team of employees lie at the heart of delivering the service our patients and residents expect.

Our team of employees share our vision to provide world class healthcare, and we continuously improve the skills within our workforce to ensure we maintain our position within the healthcare sector. We know our team have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and by working together we develop an exciting and innovative workplace.

Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0318-25-0011

Job locations

St. Hughs Hospital

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include:-

To be aware of and familiar with all appropriate Hospital policies and procedures.

To be aware of and maintain high standards of infection control by following appropriate policies and procedures.

Participate in providing optimum patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or ODP and raise any issues of concern.

To be familiar with all aspects of outsourcing instruments / trays following appropriate training.

Assist the theatre team practitioners in ensuring the theatre environment remains clean and tidy by following Departmental E-learning protocols.

Maintain both written and electronic records and report any concerns to all relevant personnel.

Assist in the maintenance and control levels of surgical supplies.

Participate in quality assurance initiatives and audits as required.

Escorting patients from the ward to theatre.

Key Accountabilities Include:

Ensure any accidents/incidents are reported and recorded according to hospital policy/procedure
Ensure that the theatre department is clean and tidy at all times
Assist Nursing staff in putting out of instruments for the following days Operating List.
Attend infection control updates and be a link person for the department.
Ensure all documentation is completed correctly and available for audit purposes.

To ensure compliance to all local/corporate policies and procedures, noting the absolute requirement to adhere to infection control policy and procedure and to ensure that all other hospital personnel fulfil their contractual obligation, by escalating failures to do so to a line manager.