Theatre Support Worker

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for Theatre Support workers to join our amazing team at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. Our Theatre support workers play an essential role in the smooth running of our theatres and help us maintain high quality patient care in an environment which is clean & safe.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our theatre team within Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. There will be a rotation of shifts including nights and weekends.

You will be responsible for supporting your team in achieving the highest standards of patient care and as a valued team member you will demonstrate commitment to the role.

Main duties of the job

Theatre support workers are part of our operating team who support the theatre staff. Participate as a member of the circulating team to assist the scrub practitioner during surgery and is reassuring for patients, who may be anxious about going into the operating theatre.

You will need a supportive & flexible approach to service delivery and participate in the movement of clean/dirty instrumentation throughout the theatre complex.

We are looking for a flexible team player with good communication skills and the ability to demonstrate and promote our Trust Values.

In return we offer in house training and a friendly and supportive environment in one of the largest and highest performing Trust's in the country.

About us

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Date posted

25 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB0740

Job locations

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide good quality personalised care throughout their peri-operative journey in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
Assist in the positioning of patients in theatre before surgery and in the recovery area, ensuring that pressure areas are protected adequately and that patient comfort maintained.
Handle and store patient specimens safely, complying with Trust policy.
Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Proactively engages in the Trust safety agenda.
Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
Communicate and document information in a timely and appropriate manner.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide good quality personalised care throughout their peri-operative journey in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
Assist in the positioning of patients in theatre before surgery and in the recovery area, ensuring that pressure areas are protected adequately and that patient comfort maintained.
Handle and store patient specimens safely, complying with Trust policy.
Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Proactively engages in the Trust safety agenda.
Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
Communicate and document information in a timely and appropriate manner.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

oDemonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above

Desirable

oLevel 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 2
oGCSE Maths & English grade C or above / Grade 4 - 9 OR Functional skills level 2 numeracy and Functional Skills level 2 literacy skills

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

oPrevious experience of dealing with the public
oUnderstanding of the concept and application of confidentiality

Desirable

oPrevious experience of working in a health care or theatre setting.
oBasic understand of infection control principles.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

oGood written and verbal communication skills
oOrganisational skills

Values & Behaviours

Essential

oAble to work as part of a team

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

oDemonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above

Desirable

oLevel 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 2
oGCSE Maths & English grade C or above / Grade 4 - 9 OR Functional skills level 2 numeracy and Functional Skills level 2 literacy skills

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

oPrevious experience of dealing with the public
oUnderstanding of the concept and application of confidentiality

Desirable

oPrevious experience of working in a health care or theatre setting.
oBasic understand of infection control principles.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

oGood written and verbal communication skills
oOrganisational skills

Values & Behaviours

Essential

oAble to work as part of a team

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.