Job summary Senior Theatre Support Workers (Band 3) Are you presently working within Operating Theatres and have a minimum of 12 months experience working in the peri-operative environment at Band 2 and are looking to progress? Worcestershire Acute Trust aim to support staff to develop and progress in their roles; to that end we are looking for highly motivated and suitably dedicated personnel for a position as a Senior Theatre Support Worker. You will see a wide range of surgical patients within our hospitals including Gynaecology, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, ENT, Breast Surgery and Paediatric specialities, Robotic, Upper and Lower GI, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology and vascular. You will need to have a flexible attitude to work. You will be experienced in supporting a variety of theatre specialities and you will be directly involved in patient care, communicating important information to teams in the anaesthetic room/theatre. This post is full time with a variety of shifts. Flexible working will be considered. So if you want a new start, there couldn't be a better time to join us Closing Date: 26/3/2025 For further details / informal visits contact: Countywide Recruitment & Development lead Holly Foxall on holly.foxallnhs.net 01527 503030 ext. 44248 Worcester Royal Hospital Recruitment and Development Lead Aimee Armstrong-Sly on Aimee.Armstrong-Slynhs.net 01562 513077 ext: 55324 Main duties of the job To support the work of the professional members of the team to prepare patients and the operating environment for, and assist with, clinical/therapeutic activities or treatments, investigations and procedure. To facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives and carers, colleagues and other visitors to the department. Assist in the transfer of patients to and from operating theatres. Assist in planning and delivering programmes of care, using their own knowledge to assess what equipment or support is required to meet the perioperative needs of the perioperative patient. To assist with the personal care and comfort of the patients and to maintain the patients safety, dignity and privacy at all times acting as the patients advocate during perioperative care. To manage and dispose of all waste in accordance with trust waste management policy. Assist in the care of theatre equipment, table fittings etc. reporting any faults to the team leader. To assist with the application of tourniquets and diathermy ground plates and other equipment accessories. To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. To receive and direct department visitors in a hospitable manner and in accordance with the departmental policy and manage the reception desk duties as required. About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9365-25-0182 Job locations The Alexandra Hospital Woodrow Drive Redditch Worcestershire B98 7UB Worcestershire Royal Hospital Charles Hastings Way Worcester WR51DD Job description Job responsibilities WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title Senior Theatre Support Worker Pay Band: Band 3 Hours: Full Time Contract: Permanent Location / Department: Countywide Theatres Accountable to: Senior Theatre Matron Reports to: Team Leader Ref: 2023 Key Working Relationships: Internal: Patients, theatre personnel, anaesthetists and surgical teams External: Visitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, portering and estates Teams Liaises With: Theatre team leaders 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: This role provides 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 lead on the delivery of 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 Key Duties: To ensure that all documentation is completed relevant to your role (eg: theatre records, specimen records, cleaning logs) To support the work of the professional members of the team to prepare patients and the operating environment for, and assist with, clinical/therapeutic activities or treatments, investigations and procedures To report back to and share information with the relevant professionals regarding the condition, behaviour and responses of the patient To facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives and carers, colleagues and other visitors to the department To support patients/relatives in times of loss or distress referring to the appropriate professional as necessary Assist in the transfer of patients to and from operating theatres Assist in planning and delivering programmes of care, using their own knowledge to assess what equipment or support is required to meet the perioperative needs of the perioperative patient To assist with the personal care and comfort of the patients and to maintain the patients safety, dignity and privacy at all times acting as the patients advocate during perioperative care To lead on the stocking and routine ordering of consumable equipment and support efficient stock rotation and avoidance of wasted resources To manage and dispose of all waste in accordance with trust waste management policy Assist in the care of theatre equipment, table fittings etc. reporting any faults to the team leader To assist with the application of tourniquets and diathermy ground plates and other equipment accessories To support the nursing and therapy team to monitor standards and achieve high quality performance To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care To receive and direct department visitors in a hospitable manner and in accordance with the departmental policy and manage the reception desk duties as required To answer telephone calls, bleeps etc and to take messages informing appropriate persons of the call or bleep received To act always in a manner which promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the trust To assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean clinical environment to reduce the risk of infection To report any incidents, accidents or complaints to your manager and the datix system To actively participate in unit meetings and training sessions To comply with all trust policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for patients and staff Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters Senior theatre support workers will be expected to take key link roles within the department and ensure that all skills and relevant information are communicated to the theatre team General duties: To adhere to the trusts IT policies regarding email and internet usage To ensure that all trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with services provided by this trust Every employee has a duty to take care of the health and safety of him / herself and of other persons who may be affected by his / her acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the trust to ensure that statutory and trust regulations are complied with To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed objectives To participate in appropriate training and development activities and maintain a personal training record To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous service development and improvement To participate in the review of mistakes, complaints and incidents / near misses as well as celebrating successes that have resulted in performance and clinical improvement Job description Job responsibilities WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title Senior Theatre Support Worker Pay Band: Band 3 Hours: Full Time Contract: Permanent Location / Department: Countywide Theatres Accountable to: Senior Theatre Matron Reports to: Team Leader Ref: 2023 Key Working Relationships: Internal: Patients, theatre personnel, anaesthetists and surgical teams External: Visitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, portering and estates Teams Liaises With: Theatre team leaders 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: This role provides 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 lead on the delivery of 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 Key Duties: To ensure that all documentation is completed relevant to your role (eg: theatre records, specimen records, cleaning logs) To support the work of the professional members of the team to prepare patients and the operating environment for, and assist with, clinical/therapeutic activities or treatments, investigations and procedures To report back to and share information with the relevant professionals regarding the condition, behaviour and responses of the patient To facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives and carers, colleagues and other visitors to the department To support patients/relatives in times of loss or distress referring to the appropriate professional as necessary Assist in the transfer of patients to and from operating theatres Assist in planning and delivering programmes of care, using their own knowledge to assess what equipment or support is required to meet the perioperative needs of the perioperative patient To assist with the personal care and comfort of the patients and to maintain the patients safety, dignity and privacy at all times acting as the patients advocate during perioperative care To lead on the stocking and routine ordering of consumable equipment and support efficient stock rotation and avoidance of wasted resources To manage and dispose of all waste in accordance with trust waste management policy Assist in the care of theatre equipment, table fittings etc. reporting any faults to the team leader To assist with the application of tourniquets and diathermy ground plates and other equipment accessories To support the nursing and therapy team to monitor standards and achieve high quality performance To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care To receive and direct department visitors in a hospitable manner and in accordance with the departmental policy and manage the reception desk duties as required To answer telephone calls, bleeps etc and to take messages informing appropriate persons of the call or bleep received To act always in a manner which promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the trust To assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean clinical environment to reduce the risk of infection To report any incidents, accidents or complaints to your manager and the datix system To actively participate in unit meetings and training sessions To comply with all trust policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for patients and staff Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters Senior theatre support workers will be expected to take key link roles within the department and ensure that all skills and relevant information are communicated to the theatre team General duties: To adhere to the trusts IT policies regarding email and internet usage To ensure that all trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with services provided by this trust Every employee has a duty to take care of the health and safety of him / herself and of other persons who may be affected by his / her acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the trust to ensure that statutory and trust regulations are complied with To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed objectives To participate in appropriate training and development activities and maintain a personal training record To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous service development and improvement To participate in the review of mistakes, complaints and incidents / near misses as well as celebrating successes that have resulted in performance and clinical improvement Person Specification Knowledge and skills, Personal Qualities, Other Job Requirements Essential Has a broad base of experience and knowledge of perioperative procedures. Ability to demonstrate own duties to less experienced colleagues, new starters and agency staff. Good, verbal, literacy and communication skills. Ability to maintain accurate and legible patient records. Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email). Understanding of manual handling practices and policies. Awareness of Health and Safety. Ability to self direct and also work with a team. Flexible, with a positive approach to problem solving. Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries. Excellent attendance and time keeping. Frequent moderate physical effort for short/long periods manoeuvring patients and equipment. 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 personal development needs Ability to adapt to new situations Participation in Audits Qualifications Essential Good standard of education including Maths and English GCSE or relevant equivalent NVQ3 or equivalent experience Completed national Care Certificate for healthcare workers Desirable Willingness to undertake further study or training relevant to role A-level, NVQ or other vocational qualification in health and social care or related topic Experience Essential Twelve months experience of working within the peri-operative setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience of stock management Desirable Experience of shift working Experience of supervising junior staff, demonstrating tasks and monitoring work activities Person Specification Knowledge and skills, Personal Qualities, Other Job Requirements Essential Has a broad base of experience and knowledge of perioperative procedures. Ability to demonstrate own duties to less experienced colleagues, new starters and agency staff. Good, verbal, literacy and communication skills. Ability to maintain accurate and legible patient records. Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email). Understanding of manual handling practices and policies. Awareness of Health and Safety. Ability to self direct and also work with a team. Flexible, with a positive approach to problem solving. Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries. Excellent attendance and time keeping. Frequent moderate physical effort for short/long periods manoeuvring patients and equipment. 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 personal development needs Ability to adapt to new situations Participation in Audits Qualifications Essential Good standard of education including Maths and English GCSE or relevant equivalent NVQ3 or equivalent experience Completed national Care Certificate for healthcare workers Desirable Willingness to undertake further study or training relevant to role A-level, NVQ or other vocational qualification in health and social care or related topic Experience Essential Twelve months experience of working within the peri-operative setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience of stock management Desirable Experience of shift working Experience of supervising junior staff, demonstrating tasks and monitoring work activities 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 The Alexandra Hospital Woodrow Drive Redditch Worcestershire B98 7UB Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)