Theatre Support Worker
KIMS Hospital
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Job summary
Salary: £22,500 per annum
Shifts: 4 days per week Monday and Saturday 07:30 – 18:00. You will work 1 Saturday per month
Location: Maidstone
Benefits: Free Staff Car Parking, 33 Days Annual Leave, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare.
Job Summary:
KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Theatre Support Worker to join our Theatres team as a Theatre Support Worker. This role is ideally suited to an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker who has a demonstratable ability to build a rapport with patients in a short period of time, and who is looking to progress their perioperative career in a clinical environment that will support your ongoing professional development to help you operate at your fullest potential.
As a Theatre Support Worker, you will be responsible for preparing theatres for surgery including the cleaning of theatre and recovery areas, collecting and escorting patients for their surgeries and maintaining appropriate patient records.
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Main duties of the job
Role Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning of theatre and recovery areas before and after operating sessions, also adhering to the weekly cleaning schedule.
- Stocking of cupboards and stock containers against agreed stock levels.
- Collecting and escorting the patient, and assisting with transferring of the patient from trolley to table under supervision of trained staff.
- Assisting with the safe positioning of patient on operating table.
- Acting as circulating person for the scrub team and within the scope of the role.
About us
At KIMS Hospital we support our staff in building a career, encouraging them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care, whilst developing new skills and strengthening existing ones.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Free Secure Staff Parking
- Pension Scheme
- Private Health Insurance
- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Life Assurance
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- Free Eye Test
- Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available
- Relocation packages available
Date posted
14 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,500 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
2534
Job locations
Newnham Court Way
Weavering
Maidstone
All UK
ME14 5FT
Employer details
Employer name
KIMS Hospital
Address
Newnham Court Way
Weavering
Maidstone
All UK
ME14 5FT
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