Job summary
*** Please note we do not
offer Certificates of Sponsorships for this role ***
Post
Title:
Theatre Support Worker
Pay
Band:
Band 2
Hours:
Full / Part Time
Contract:
Permanent
Location
/ Department:
Kidderminster Hospital & Treatment Centre
Do you want a career as a Theatre Support Worker ,helping to make a difference? do you enjoy and thrive when working as a part of a multidisciplinary team? We are an extremely friendly and supportive team, looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable person to join our theatre team. We are looking for staff that are interested in delivering the highest standard of patient care. Experience desirable, but not essential, However you should be passionate about the quality of care you deliver. This position does not meet the requirements for international Sponsorship.
Job Purpose:
Support qualified staff in delivering high-quality
patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under
their guidance and supervision.
Assist qualified staff in providing high-quality care,
treatments, and procedures to patients.
Participate as a team member in various clinical and
non-clinical tasks within the theatre support role.
Guide and support less experienced support workers,
students, and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of the
Theatre Support Worker role.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties
Complete required documentation, including theatre records, cleaning logs, and specimen records.
Prepare patients and the operating environment for clinical activities under professional direction.
Facilitate communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors.
Assist with patient transfers, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort.
Monitor and report patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
Support stock rotation, equipment care, and efficient resource use.
Assist with applying tourniquets, diathermy ground plates, and other equipment.
Respond promptly to clinical emergencies as directed.
Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
Dispose of waste following trust policies and report faults to the team leader.
Greet and direct visitors, answer bleeps, and answer telephone calls professionally.
Participate in meetings, training, and development activities.
Report incidents, accidents, or complaints to the manager and via the Datix system.
Adhere to all trust policies to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
General duties
Follow IT policies regarding email and internet usage.
Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others.
Participate in appraisals, training, and personal development activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of services and team performance.
Engage in learning from incidents, complaints, and successes to enhance care quality.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large
acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute
services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a
larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from
three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our
caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred
care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to
work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
InternalPatients, theatre personnel, anaesthetists, surgeons and surgical teams.
ExternalVisitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, pottering and estates Teams.
Liaises WithTheatre team leaders, theatre nurses/ODPs and senior theatre support workers.
Risk AssessmentThis post involves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may be required to work under pressure in emergency situations.
Job Purpose:
Support qualified staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under their guidance and supervision.
Assist qualified staff in providing high-quality care, treatments, and procedures to patients.
Participate as a team member in various clinical and non-clinical tasks within the theatre support role.
Guide and support less experienced support workers, students, and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of the Theatre Support Worker role.
Key Duties
Complete required documentation, including theatre records, cleaning logs, and specimen records.
Prepare patients and the operating environment for clinical activities under professional direction.
Facilitate communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors.
Assist with patient transfers, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort.
Monitor and report patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
Support stock rotation, equipment care, and efficient resource use.
Assist with applying tourniquets, diathermy ground plates, and other equipment.
Respond promptly to clinical emergencies as directed.
Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
Dispose of waste following trust policies and report faults to the team leader.
Greet and direct visitors, answer bleeps, and answer telephone calls professionally.
Participate in meetings, training, and development activities.
Report incidents, accidents, or complaints to the manager and via the Datix system.
Adhere to all trust policies to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
General duties:
Follow IT policies regarding email and internet usage.
Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others.
Participate in appraisals, training, and personal development activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of services and team performance.
Engage in learning from incidents, complaints, and successes to enhance care quality.
Vision and Values: As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you are expected to uphold our core values:
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.
Standard Clauses:
The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.
Competence:
The post holder is responsible for limiting his / her actions to those which s/he feels competent to undertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence during the course of his / her duties then s/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor.
Codes of conduct:
All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff that are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trusts codes of conduct.
Confidentiality:
The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security, and integrity of information relating to patients, staff, and other Health Service business.
Records Management:
All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel, and administrative), whether paper or computer-based. All such records are considered public records, and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to service users. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work.
Health and Safety:
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance. This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors to the Trust.
Infection Control:
Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.
Non-Smoking Policy:
The Trusts approach to smoking is in line with the governments ongoing initiatives for an eventual smoke-free environment. It aims to adhere to the Worcestershire Health Community Campaign to help Worcestershire stop smoking.
Risk Management:
It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual obligation that all employees must cooperate with any investigations undertaken.
Children and vulnerable adults:
You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/young people/vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence.
Equality and Diversity:
The Trust promotes policies and practices that challenge discrimination, promote equality, respect individual needs, preferences and choices, and protect human rights. The Trust has a clear commitment to equality for all in employment practices based on an applicants ability, skills and aptitude for the post. A range of equality & diversity policy initiatives are in place and all successful applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with these. It is therefore the duty of every employee to always comply with the detail of these policies and the law. Any issues or concerns you have should be taken up with your manager or the human resources team as soon as possible.
Dignity:
All employees must treat each person as an individual, always offering a personalised service respecting peoples dignity and modesty.
Conflict of Interest:
The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients and its care meet the highest standard. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends. The Trusts Standing Orders require any member of staff to declare any interest, direct or indirect, with contracts involving the Trust. Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
InternalPatients, theatre personnel, anaesthetists, surgeons and surgical teams.
ExternalVisitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, pottering and estates Teams.
Liaises WithTheatre team leaders, theatre nurses/ODPs and senior theatre support workers.
Risk AssessmentThis post involves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may be required to work under pressure in emergency situations.
Job Purpose:
Support qualified staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under their guidance and supervision.
Assist qualified staff in providing high-quality care, treatments, and procedures to patients.
Participate as a team member in various clinical and non-clinical tasks within the theatre support role.
Guide and support less experienced support workers, students, and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of the Theatre Support Worker role.
Key Duties
Complete required documentation, including theatre records, cleaning logs, and specimen records.
Prepare patients and the operating environment for clinical activities under professional direction.
Facilitate communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors.
Assist with patient transfers, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort.
Monitor and report patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
Support stock rotation, equipment care, and efficient resource use.
Assist with applying tourniquets, diathermy ground plates, and other equipment.
Respond promptly to clinical emergencies as directed.
Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
Dispose of waste following trust policies and report faults to the team leader.
Greet and direct visitors, answer bleeps, and answer telephone calls professionally.
Participate in meetings, training, and development activities.
Report incidents, accidents, or complaints to the manager and via the Datix system.
Adhere to all trust policies to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
General duties:
Follow IT policies regarding email and internet usage.
Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others.
Participate in appraisals, training, and personal development activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of services and team performance.
Engage in learning from incidents, complaints, and successes to enhance care quality.
Vision and Values: As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you are expected to uphold our core values:
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.
Standard Clauses:
The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.
Competence:
The post holder is responsible for limiting his / her actions to those which s/he feels competent to undertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence during the course of his / her duties then s/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor.
Codes of conduct:
All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff that are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trusts codes of conduct.
Confidentiality:
The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security, and integrity of information relating to patients, staff, and other Health Service business.
Records Management:
All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel, and administrative), whether paper or computer-based. All such records are considered public records, and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to service users. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work.
Health and Safety:
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance. This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors to the Trust.
Infection Control:
Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.
Non-Smoking Policy:
The Trusts approach to smoking is in line with the governments ongoing initiatives for an eventual smoke-free environment. It aims to adhere to the Worcestershire Health Community Campaign to help Worcestershire stop smoking.
Risk Management:
It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual obligation that all employees must cooperate with any investigations undertaken.
Children and vulnerable adults:
You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/young people/vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence.
Equality and Diversity:
The Trust promotes policies and practices that challenge discrimination, promote equality, respect individual needs, preferences and choices, and protect human rights. The Trust has a clear commitment to equality for all in employment practices based on an applicants ability, skills and aptitude for the post. A range of equality & diversity policy initiatives are in place and all successful applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with these. It is therefore the duty of every employee to always comply with the detail of these policies and the law. Any issues or concerns you have should be taken up with your manager or the human resources team as soon as possible.
Dignity:
All employees must treat each person as an individual, always offering a personalised service respecting peoples dignity and modesty.
Conflict of Interest:
The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients and its care meet the highest standard. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends. The Trusts Standing Orders require any member of staff to declare any interest, direct or indirect, with contracts involving the Trust. Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.
Person Specification
Skills/ Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal, literacy and communication skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
- Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)
Desirable
- Understanding of manual handling practices and policies
- Awareness of Health and Safety
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equivalent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment
- Willingness to complete The Care Certificate for healthcare workers
Desirable
- Completed National Care Certificate for healthcare workers
Additional Information
Essential
- Tell us why this role suits you and how you'd make a difference
- In what ways do you see yourself excelling in this position?
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with a team
- Effective communication skills written and verbal
- Self-confidence with an approachable personal
- Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries
Desirable
- Ability to identify own personal development needs
- Ability to adapt to new situations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer-facing environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of shift working
- Experience of working within the peri-operative setting
Person Specification
Skills/ Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal, literacy and communication skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
- Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)
Desirable
- Understanding of manual handling practices and policies
- Awareness of Health and Safety
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equivalent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment
- Willingness to complete The Care Certificate for healthcare workers
Desirable
- Completed National Care Certificate for healthcare workers
Additional Information
Essential
- Tell us why this role suits you and how you'd make a difference
- In what ways do you see yourself excelling in this position?
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with a team
- Effective communication skills written and verbal
- Self-confidence with an approachable personal
- Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries
Desirable
- Ability to identify own personal development needs
- Ability to adapt to new situations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer-facing environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of shift working
- Experience of working within the peri-operative setting
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.
