Job summary Theatre Support Worker Division: Surgery and Anaesthetics Care Group: Theatres and Anaesthesia Band: 2 Salary: £23,615 per annum Interview Date: 17th February 2025 We are recruiting for a Theatre Support Worker who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Under supervision the post holder is responsible for carrying out assigned tasks as part of the clinical team in support of registered practitioners, and to undertake some aspects of care provision under supervision. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users, always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights, through the adoption of persons centred care principles within the perioperative environment of Recovery and POCU Main duties of the job To assist the qualified staff in providing perioperative care to patients by undertaking a range of support duties, working under the direction and supervision of the qualified practitioner To ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care Provides support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers and family Maintains patient privacy, dignity and respect to patients at all times Demonstrates compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way To respond to patient requests for information to improve communication About us Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time ? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 275-2501TSW Job locations Medway Maritime Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham ME7 5NY Job description Job responsibilities To assist the qualified staff in providing perioperative care to patients by undertaking a range of support duties, working under the direction and supervision of the qualified practitioner To ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care Provides support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers and family Maintains patient privacy, dignity and respect to patients at all times Demonstrates compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way To respond to patient requests for information to improve communication Job description Job responsibilities To assist the qualified staff in providing perioperative care to patients by undertaking a range of support duties, working under the direction and supervision of the qualified practitioner To ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care Provides support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers and family Maintains patient privacy, dignity and respect to patients at all times Demonstrates compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way To respond to patient requests for information to improve communication Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of a General Education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English NVQ 2 in Healthcare/QCF Diploma in Health Level 2 or equivalent in area of speciality or an equivalent level of working experience within a similar role Desirable Care Certificate Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of taking clinical observations Understanding the requirements of Patient Confidentiality Knowledge of Hospital Systems Knowledge of Manual Handling of patients, using lifting aids Experience Essential Some experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in a Hospital or Registered Care setting Customer Care Experience Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers Experience of taking patient observations Desirable Phlebotomy Skills Essential Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff Ability to project a professional manner and approach Good hygiene skills (e.g. hand washing etc) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of a General Education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English NVQ 2 in Healthcare/QCF Diploma in Health Level 2 or equivalent in area of speciality or an equivalent level of working experience within a similar role Desirable Care Certificate Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of taking clinical observations Understanding the requirements of Patient Confidentiality Knowledge of Hospital Systems Knowledge of Manual Handling of patients, using lifting aids Experience Essential Some experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in a Hospital or Registered Care setting Customer Care Experience Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers Experience of taking patient observations Desirable Phlebotomy Skills Essential Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff Ability to project a professional manner and approach Good hygiene skills (e.g. hand washing etc) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Medway NHS Foundation Trust Address Medway Maritime Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham ME7 5NY Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)