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Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Care Support Worker - MEOC Operating Theatres

The closing date is 28 July 2025

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Job summary

The Care Support Worker will be responsible for carrying out patient movement and general duties, including cleaning and other duties to support both the theatre and recovery team.

They will provide assistance to trained staff by the effective, prompt and competent undertaking of delegated duties which includes distribution of sterile instrumentation.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide a positive experience to our patients and their relatives at times of need. You will support patients in various ways such as:

  • Assist with patient care
  • Communication
  • Safeguarding
  • Cleanliness
  • Infection Control
  • Assist with the care of the patient undergoing spinal/epidural or regional anaesthesia.
  • Assist with the care of the patient in recovery

It's really important to consider that some aspects of healthcare work can be distressing and unpleasant. You will be expected to help patients with personal care without being embarrassed or feeling awkward. You will need to be able to communicate sympathetically with patients, and distressed relatives, and care for patients who are very sick.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

272-7301076

Job locations

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******

We are recruiting for part time (minimum of 15 hours) position at Montague Mexborough hospital, Department MEOC,covering a variety of shift patterns, including a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).

Posts may involve working long days/nights, weekends, bank holidays, Easter and Christmas.

You will be required to complete the Care Certificate qualification as part of your on-going training. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******

We are recruiting for part time (minimum of 15 hours) position at Montague Mexborough hospital, Department MEOC,covering a variety of shift patterns, including a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).

Posts may involve working long days/nights, weekends, bank holidays, Easter and Christmas.

You will be required to complete the Care Certificate qualification as part of your on-going training. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills required

Desirable

  • GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or educated to the equivalent
  • Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with people using customer care skills.
  • Relevant experience working in an Operating Theatre setting

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or providing personal care.
  • Basic computer skills.

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team.
  • Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people.
  • Good standard of written skills.
  • Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in a safe and effective delivery of personal care.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service.
  • Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs.
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills required

Desirable

  • GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or educated to the equivalent
  • Vocational qualification at level 2 or equivalent relevant experience.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with people using customer care skills.
  • Relevant experience working in an Operating Theatre setting

Desirable

  • Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or providing personal care.
  • Basic computer skills.

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team.
  • Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people.
  • Good standard of written skills.
  • Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in a safe and effective delivery of personal care.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service.
  • Ability to record and report relevant information regarding patient needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Services Manager

Marie Summerly

marie.summerly@nhs.net

01302648162

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

272-7301076

Job locations

Montagu Hospital

Adwick Road

Mexborough

S64 0AZ


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