Job summary
Wycombe Hospital Operating Theatres are looking for a Theatre Support Worker to join our friendly team. As the elective surgery site for the Trust, we support operations across a range of specialities, including ENT, General surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Plastic surgery, Robotic surgery and Urology.You will be supporting the care of patients undergoing operations under the direction of a registered nurse or operating department practitioner and contribute to their ongoing support. Successful candidates will support theatre practitioners in the delivery of patient focused care in our varied clinical surgical teams.
If shortlisted, you will be required to undertake an assessment, that should take approximately 15 minutes.
Main duties of the job
Participate in circulating duties under the supervision of trained theatre staff.
Collect sets and instruments for operating lists.
Makes requests to the Sterile Services Department for instrumentation required.
Maintain stock levels in theatre and preparation areas.
Work as a member of the theatre team.
To maintain stocks of specimen containers, slides and forms from the Pathology department.
Carry out date checks on sterile instruments and report any discrepancies.
To assist with the calculation of blood loss for patients in theatre and report promptly to the scrub nurse excessive loss.
Able to stand for long periods of time and engage in frequent moving and handling of patients, equipment and instrument trays.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we're a great place to work! BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
13 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCC6313196-E
Job locations
Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexander Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexander Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer's website
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