Theatre Support Worker FlexiBank
| Posting date: | 19 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | AL10 9UA |
| Company: | ONE Hatfield Hospital |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 37089-403-07181026 |
Summary
THEATRE SUPPORT WORKER FLEXIBANK
One Hatfield Hospital, Hertfordshire, has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Theatre Support Worker to work with our Theatre team on a FlexiBank arrangement.
Reporting to the Theatre Manager, the successful Theatre Support Worker will assist the qualified nurses to care for patients following surgical, investigative or medical procedures in line with national guidelines, hospital policies and best practice standards in the Theatre setting, including:
o You will be responsible for preparing theatres for surgery including the cleaning of theatre and recovery areas, collecting and escorting patients and maintaining appropriate patient records
o Participating in admission, recovery and discharge of patients, in accordance with unit policies and patient pathways, reporting to qualified staff as directed.
o Co-ordinating the use of the supplies and equipment during a list and in the immediate post-operative phase of care ensuring the equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner
o Participating effectively in the preparation, maintenance, cleaning and disinfecting of all equipment and procedure rooms.
o Decontaminating all equipment after each procedure
Please note: this is a FlexiBank role working on an 'as and when required' basis; you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff during periods of annual leave or absence.
THEATRE SUPPORT WORKER FLEXIBANK
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Minimum GCSE education or equivalent
o NVQ or equivalent, Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care preferred
o Care Certificate
EXPERIENCE:
o Ability to learn and develop and undertake appropriate NVQ or equivalent training
o Clinical experience in a surgical theatre setting desirable.
o Experience of decontamination desirable
SKILLS:
o Patient focused; able to deliver a high standard of customer care
o Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
o Basic computer skills
o Sound written and verbal communication skills
THEATRE SUPPORT WORKER FLEXIBANK
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL
One Hatfield Hospital has the very latest technology ensuring that our operating theatres provide patients and employees with the very best environment to keep them safe and free from infection.
One Hatfield Hospital is home to the latest theatres, specialist rehabilitation Physiotherapy and outpatient diagnostic facilities including fast-track access to X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound.
In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London based private healthcare group. Phoenix provide exceptional patient centred care with three state-of-the-art medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London and one in Chelmsford, Essex.
One Hatfield is ideally located for candidates around the Hatfield, St Albans, Stevenage, Watford, North London, Essex and throughout Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
At One Hatfield Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
ONE HATFIELD HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND VULNERABLE ADULTS. ALL STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK AND PROVIDE SATISFACTORY REFERENCES. THEY WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK.
One Hatfield Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.
OHH: Theatre Support Worker
One Hatfield Hospital, Hertfordshire, has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Theatre Support Worker to work with our Theatre team on a FlexiBank arrangement.
Reporting to the Theatre Manager, the successful Theatre Support Worker will assist the qualified nurses to care for patients following surgical, investigative or medical procedures in line with national guidelines, hospital policies and best practice standards in the Theatre setting, including:
o You will be responsible for preparing theatres for surgery including the cleaning of theatre and recovery areas, collecting and escorting patients and maintaining appropriate patient records
o Participating in admission, recovery and discharge of patients, in accordance with unit policies and patient pathways, reporting to qualified staff as directed.
o Co-ordinating the use of the supplies and equipment during a list and in the immediate post-operative phase of care ensuring the equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner
o Participating effectively in the preparation, maintenance, cleaning and disinfecting of all equipment and procedure rooms.
o Decontaminating all equipment after each procedure
Please note: this is a FlexiBank role working on an 'as and when required' basis; you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff during periods of annual leave or absence.
THEATRE SUPPORT WORKER FLEXIBANK
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Minimum GCSE education or equivalent
o NVQ or equivalent, Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care preferred
o Care Certificate
EXPERIENCE:
o Ability to learn and develop and undertake appropriate NVQ or equivalent training
o Clinical experience in a surgical theatre setting desirable.
o Experience of decontamination desirable
SKILLS:
o Patient focused; able to deliver a high standard of customer care
o Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
o Basic computer skills
o Sound written and verbal communication skills
THEATRE SUPPORT WORKER FLEXIBANK
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL
One Hatfield Hospital has the very latest technology ensuring that our operating theatres provide patients and employees with the very best environment to keep them safe and free from infection.
One Hatfield Hospital is home to the latest theatres, specialist rehabilitation Physiotherapy and outpatient diagnostic facilities including fast-track access to X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound.
In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London based private healthcare group. Phoenix provide exceptional patient centred care with three state-of-the-art medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London and one in Chelmsford, Essex.
One Hatfield is ideally located for candidates around the Hatfield, St Albans, Stevenage, Watford, North London, Essex and throughout Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
At One Hatfield Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
ONE HATFIELD HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND VULNERABLE ADULTS. ALL STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK AND PROVIDE SATISFACTORY REFERENCES. THEY WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK.
One Hatfield Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.
OHH: Theatre Support Worker