Theatre Support Worker KTC

Job description

Job summary

Theatre Support Worker (Band 2) Kidderminster Treatment Centre

Please note due to the RQF Level of this role we are unable to offer visa sponsorship

Join our team as a TheatreSupport Worker in our busy Day Surgery Unit at Kidderminster TreatmentCentre to deliver a wide range of surgery including;Gynae, General, Laparoscopic Surgery, Maxilla-Facial, Oral Surgery, Trauma, Orthopaedic, Vascular and ENT.

You will provide valuable support to our theatre teams demonstrating our trust values of openness and honesty, ensuring that people feel cared for and showing respect to everyone.

You will join our team directly involved in patient care including escorting patients, communicating important information, circulating for scrub teams, safe handling of specimens, management of sterile equipment, using IT platforms to document, and more.

You will be supported to achieve competencies within the role.We arecommitted to staff to development and have great opportunities for careerprogression with clear development pathways. You will attend the Trusts Induction Programme at one of our education centres at the Royal Worcester or AlexandraHospitals.

Full time posts are 37.5hours (4 days) per week Mondayto Saturday with part-time and flexible working options considered.

Post includes Disclosure & Barring Service Checks at enhanced level. We actively promote a diverse, inclusive and accepting culture for everyone.

There couldn't be a better time to join us!

Main duties of the job

This role provides vital support and assistance to the professionally qualified staff and will work under their direction and supervision to help in maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of patient care

To assist the qualified staff in providing high quality nursing care, treatments and procedures directly to patients

To participate as a team member in a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities undertaken by theatre support workers

To guide and support less experienced theatre support workers, students and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of their role of theatre support worker

A comprehensive Job description and person specification is included within this advert.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a largeacute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acuteservices to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to alarger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services fromthree sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and ourcaring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centredcare. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people towork with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin oureveryday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewiseaccreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible workingwithin our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring aDBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in SupportingInformation section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 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 honest
    
    
    
    • Ensuring people feel cared for
    
    
    
    • Showing respect to everyone
    
    
    These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.
    
    Standard Clauses:
    
    
    • The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.
    
    
    Competence:
    
    
    • The post holder is responsible for limiting his / her actions to those which s/he feels competent to undertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence during the course of his / her duties then s/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor.
    
    
    Codes of conduct:
    
    
    • All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff that are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trusts codes of conduct.
    
    
    Confidentiality:
    
    
    • The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security, and integrity of information relating to patients, staff, and other Health Service business.
    
    
    Records Management:
    
    
    • All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel, and administrative), whether paper or digital. All such records are considered public records, and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to service users. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work.
    
    
    Health and Safety:
    
    
    • Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance. This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors to the Trust.
    
    
    Infection Control:
    
    
    • Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.
    
    
    Non-Smoking Policy:
    
    
    • The Trusts approach to smoking is in line with the governments ongoing initiatives for an eventual smoke-free environment. It aims to adhere to the Worcestershire Health Community Campaign to help Worcestershire stop smoking.
    
    
    Risk Management:
    
    
    • It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual obligation that all employees must cooperate with any investigations undertaken.
    
    
    Children and vulnerable adults:
    
    
    • You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/young people/vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence.
    
    
    Disclosure and Barring Service:
    
    
    • The Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction is relevant. As the Trust meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. Post holders may periodically be asked to undertake a re-check.
    
    
    Equality and Diversity:
    
    
    • The Trust promotes policies and practices that challenge discrimination, promote equality, respect individual needs, preferences and choices, and protect human rights. The Trust has a clear commitment to equality for all in employment practices based on an applicants ability, skills and aptitude for the post. A range of equality & diversity policy initiatives are in place and all successful applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with these. It is therefore the duty of every employee to always comply with the detail of these policies and the law. Any issues or concerns you have should be taken up with your manager or the human resources team as soon as possible.
    
    
    Dignity:
    
    
    • All employees must treat each person as an individual, always offering a personalised service respecting peoples dignity and modesty.
    
    
    Conflict of Interest:
    
    
    • The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients and its care meet the highest standard. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends. The Trusts Standing Orders require any member of staff to declare any interest, direct or indirect, with contracts involving the Trust. Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• 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 honest
    
    
    
    • Ensuring people feel cared for
    
    
    
    • Showing respect to everyone
    
    
    These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.
    
    Standard Clauses:
    
    
    • The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.
    
    
    Competence:
    
    
    • The post holder is responsible for limiting his / her actions to those which s/he feels competent to undertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence during the course of his / her duties then s/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor.
    
    
    Codes of conduct:
    
    
    • All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff that are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trusts codes of conduct.
    
    
    Confidentiality:
    
    
    • The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security, and integrity of information relating to patients, staff, and other Health Service business.
    
    
    Records Management:
    
    
    • All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel, and administrative), whether paper or digital. All such records are considered public records, and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to service users. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work.
    
    
    Health and Safety:
    
    
    • Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance. This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors to the Trust.
    
    
    Infection Control:
    
    
    • Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.
    
    
    Non-Smoking Policy:
    
    
    • The Trusts approach to smoking is in line with the governments ongoing initiatives for an eventual smoke-free environment. It aims to adhere to the Worcestershire Health Community Campaign to help Worcestershire stop smoking.
    
    
    Risk Management:
    
    
    • It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual obligation that all employees must cooperate with any investigations undertaken.
    
    
    Children and vulnerable adults:
    
    
    • You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/young people/vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence.
    
    
    Disclosure and Barring Service:
    
    
    • The Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction is relevant. As the Trust meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. Post holders may periodically be asked to undertake a re-check.
    
    
    Equality and Diversity:
    
    
    • The Trust promotes policies and practices that challenge discrimination, promote equality, respect individual needs, preferences and choices, and protect human rights. The Trust has a clear commitment to equality for all in employment practices based on an applicants ability, skills and aptitude for the post. A range of equality & diversity policy initiatives are in place and all successful applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with these. It is therefore the duty of every employee to always comply with the detail of these policies and the law. Any issues or concerns you have should be taken up with your manager or the human resources team as soon as possible.
    
    
    Dignity:
    
    
    • All employees must treat each person as an individual, always offering a personalised service respecting peoples dignity and modesty.
    
    
    Conflict of Interest:
    
    
    • The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients and its care meet the highest standard. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends. The Trusts Standing Orders require any member of staff to declare any interest, direct or indirect, with contracts involving the Trust. Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer-facing environment
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of shift working
• Experience of working within the peri-operative setting

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good verbal, literacy and communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
• Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)

Desirable

• Understanding of manual handling practices and policies
• Awareness of Health and Safety

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equivalent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment
• Willingness to complete The Care Certificate for healthcare workers

Desirable

• Completed National Care Certificate for healthcare workers

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Effective communication skills written and verbal
• Self-confidence with an approachable persona
• Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries
• Enhanced disclosure clearance
• Excellent attendance and time keeping
• Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required
• Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary

Desirable

• Ability to identify own personal development needs
• Ability to adapt to new situations

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer-facing environment
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of shift working
• Experience of working within the peri-operative setting

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good verbal, literacy and communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
• Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)

Desirable

• Understanding of manual handling practices and policies
• Awareness of Health and Safety

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic standard of education including Maths and English Grade C GCSE or equivalent or willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 on appointment
• Willingness to complete The Care Certificate for healthcare workers

Desirable

• Completed National Care Certificate for healthcare workers

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Effective communication skills written and verbal
• Self-confidence with an approachable persona
• Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries
• Enhanced disclosure clearance
• Excellent attendance and time keeping
• Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required
• Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary

Desirable

• Ability to identify own personal development needs
• Ability to adapt to new situations

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Kidderminster Treatment Centre

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

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