Full Time | Permanent | Competitive salary in line with Agenda for Change
Are you a support worker with experience working in Theatres? Do you want to develop your career your way? Do you want to join the only AfPP accredited Theatres team in Kent?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join our Theatres team. 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.
This role is ideally suited to an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker who has experience working within Operating Theatres or a Decontamination Unit, and a demonstrable ability to build a rapport with patients in a short period of time.
Working hours will be 4 days per week Monday to Saturday 07:30 – 18:00. You will work 1 Saturday per month.
Role Responsibilities
As a Theatre Support Worker your responsibilities will 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.
Person Specification
* Have previous experience working within Theatres or a Decontamination Unit.
* Display excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
* Have the ability to carry out instructions accurately.
* Be a flexible and adaptable individual that can work to tight deadlines.
* An NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.
* Experience working as a Theatre Support Worker.
At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
* Free Staff Parking
* Pension Scheme
* Private Health Insurance
* 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
* Life Assurance
* Free Eye Test
* Flexible working and annualised hours contract’s available.
At KIMS 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 are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please give Diane a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.
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