Care Support Worker - Operating Theatres

Job summary

Various full time and part time hours available - the role does not support night shifts.

A Theatre Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) assists the surgical team by preparing theatres, supporting patients, managing equipment and supplies, and ensuring cleanliness and waste disposal, all while maintaining confidentiality and following strict policies for safe patient care before, during, and after surgery. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team, requiring good communication.

Main duties of the job

Patient Care: Escorting patients to theatres, transferring/positioning them, and supporting them.

Theatre Preparation & Maintenance: Setting up instruments and equipment, checking stock levels, restocking supplies, and cleaning/tidying areas post-surgery.

Surgical Support: Managing specimens, assisting with blood product collection/administration, and ensuring all safety procedures (like WHO checklists) are followed.

Team Collaboration: Working closely with surgeons, nurses, anaesthetists, and other staff; communicating effectively with families and patients.

Compliance: Adhering to Trust policies, mandatory training, and procedures for infection control, health & safety, and confidentiality

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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