Theatre Support Worker - Kidderminster Treatment Centre
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,169.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24169.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 June 2025 |
| Location: | Kidderminster, DY11 6RJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9365-25-0443-1 |
Summary
WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: Theatre Support Worker Pay Band: Band 2 Hours: Full or Part Time Contract: Permanent Location, Department: Trust wide Theatres Accountable to: Theatre Matron Reports to: Team Leader Ref: 2025 Key Working Relationships: Internal: Patients, theatre personnel, anaesthetists, surgeons and surgical teams. External: Visitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, portering and estates Teams. Liaises With: Theatre team leaders, theatre nurses/ODPs and senior theatre support workers. Risk Assessment: This 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 honestEnsuring people feel cared forShowing respect to everyone These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.