Job summary Wycombe Hospital Operating Theatres are looking for a Theatre Support Worker to join our friendly team. As the elective surgery site for the Trust, we support operations across a range of specialities, including ENT, General surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Plastic surgery, Robotic surgery and Urology.You will be supporting the care of patients undergoing operations under the direction of a registered nurse or operating department practitioner and contribute to their ongoing support. Successful candidates will support theatre practitioners in the delivery of patient focused care in our varied clinical surgical teams. If shortlisted, you will be required to undertake an assessment, that should take approximately 15 minutes. Main duties of the job Participate in circulating duties under the supervision of trained theatre staff. Collect sets and instruments for operating lists. Makes requests to the Sterile Services Department for instrumentation required. Maintain stock levels in theatre and preparation areas. Work as a member of the theatre team. To maintain stocks of specimen containers, slides and forms from the Pathology department. Carry out date checks on sterile instruments and report any discrepancies. To assist with the calculation of blood loss for patients in theatre and report promptly to the scrub nurse excessive loss. Able to stand for long periods of time and engage in frequent moving and handling of patients, equipment and instrument trays. About us Listen to why colleagues think we're a great place to work BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 434-SCC6313196-C Job locations Wycombe Hospital Queen Alexander Road High Wycombe HP11 2TT Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification Education Training Essential GCSE A-C Or Functional Skills in English and Maths (Level 1 or 2) Desirable Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3) Experience Desirable Evidence of working in a busy environment Strong experience in a costumer focused environment Previous experience in a health care setting Skills Knowledge Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers in English Courteous with patients and others both internal and external Ability to write clearly and legibly in English Ability to undertake HS&C Level 3 apprenticeship (Mandatory) Desirable Ability to use a computer SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Desirable Has some insight into the care needs of the older people or those who are ill/ frail regardless of age. Person Specification Education Training Essential GCSE A-C Or Functional Skills in English and Maths (Level 1 or 2) Desirable Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3) Experience Desirable Evidence of working in a busy environment Strong experience in a costumer focused environment Previous experience in a health care setting Skills Knowledge Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers in English Courteous with patients and others both internal and external Ability to write clearly and legibly in English Ability to undertake HS&C Level 3 apprenticeship (Mandatory) Desirable Ability to use a computer SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Desirable Has some insight into the care needs of the older people or those who are ill/ frail regardless of age. 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Wycombe Hospital Queen Alexander Road High Wycombe HP11 2TT Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)