Dynamic work environment with no two days being the same, providing variety and excitement.
Comprehensive training and support during the initial 4 weeks and supernumerary period to ensure skill development.
Opportunities for career advancement from Band 2 to Band 3 within a year through structured training programs.
Mon to Fri shift pattern (8-6), offering a healthy work-life balance compared to roles with more erratic hours.
Access to a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, NHS Pension Scheme, and relocation package.
Opportunities for personal and professional development through extensive learning and support programs.
Access to confidential counselling services and employee assistance, promoting well-being and support for work-life challenges.
Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking to make a difference in the world of healthcare? Join us as a Theatre Support Worker in the vibrant and dynamic field of Ophthalmology at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team that ensures patients receive the highest standard of care. With no two days being the same, this role brings excitement and the chance to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment. Your journey starts with a comprehensive four-week Healthcare Support Worker Academy, followed by tailored training and support from our experienced clinical educators.
As a Theatre Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing both physical and emotional support to patients undergoing procedures. From escorting patients to the theatre to assisting in their journey through admission and discharge, your presence will be invaluable. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to essential tasks, such as ensuring the theatre is well stocked and maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the space. This role offers a solid foundation for your career, with pathways to progress into a Band 3 position after a year of experience and training.
We value our staff and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including access to the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance, and ongoing learning opportunities. We also provide support for relocation costs for hard-to-fill positions and access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support. Together, let’s create an environment where patients feel respected and cared for, while you build a fulfilling career in healthcare. Don’t miss out—apply today and be part of something special!
As a Theatre Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing both physical and emotional support to patients undergoing procedures. From escorting patients to the theatre to assisting in their journey through admission and discharge, your presence will be invaluable. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to essential tasks, such as ensuring the theatre is well stocked and maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the space. This role offers a solid foundation for your career, with pathways to progress into a Band 3 position after a year of experience and training.
We value our staff and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including access to the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance, and ongoing learning opportunities. We also provide support for relocation costs for hard-to-fill positions and access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support. Together, let’s create an environment where patients feel respected and cared for, while you build a fulfilling career in healthcare. Don’t miss out—apply today and be part of something special!
Dynamic work environment with no two days being the same, providing variety and excitement.
Comprehensive training and support during the initial 4 weeks and supernumerary period to ensure skill development.
Opportunities for career advancement from Band 2 to Band 3 within a year through structured training programs.
Mon to Fri shift pattern (8-6), offering a healthy work-life balance compared to roles with more erratic hours.
Access to a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, NHS Pension Scheme, and relocation package.
Opportunities for personal and professional development through extensive learning and support programs.
Access to confidential counselling services and employee assistance, promoting well-being and support for work-life challenges.
Are you a compassionate and caring individual who prides themselves on patient care and working in a team?
We are looking for someone to join our Theatre Teams as a Theatre Support Worker.
Our department is fast paced and dynamic with no 2 days the same. Once you have completed your 4 week Healthcare Support Worker Academy you will complete extensive training in department across a supernumerary period with support from our 2 in house clinical educators. You will be supported to complete a theatres skills book to be able to give our patients the best care possible.
SHIFT PATTERN
Our shift pattern is Mon to Fri 8-6 occasionally there is an 8-8 shift. I
This role is a Band 2 post, running through to a Band 3 post upon attaining 1-year’s experience in a Theatre Health Care Support Worker role with completion of a HCSW Theatre Department Skills training program.
Please Note This Vacancy Is For Our Theatres At Our York site. If You Would Like To Apply For Scarborough Hospital Or Other Departments, Please Visit Our Trust Website Using The Link Below
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We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Please note, if you are under 18 or interested in completing an Apprenticeship please contact us at .
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Victoria Elletson Job title: Theatre Team leader Telephone number:
We are looking for someone to join our Theatre Teams as a Theatre Support Worker.
Our department is fast paced and dynamic with no 2 days the same. Once you have completed your 4 week Healthcare Support Worker Academy you will complete extensive training in department across a supernumerary period with support from our 2 in house clinical educators. You will be supported to complete a theatres skills book to be able to give our patients the best care possible.
SHIFT PATTERN
Our shift pattern is Mon to Fri 8-6 occasionally there is an 8-8 shift. I
This role is a Band 2 post, running through to a Band 3 post upon attaining 1-year’s experience in a Theatre Health Care Support Worker role with completion of a HCSW Theatre Department Skills training program.
Please Note This Vacancy Is For Our Theatres At Our York site. If You Would Like To Apply For Scarborough Hospital Or Other Departments, Please Visit Our Trust Website Using The Link Below
Vacancies at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We encourage you to watch the following video by clicking here.
- Supporting patients to make choices about their care and ensure that those choices are respected.
- collect patients from the ward and escort them to theatre, act as the 3rd person in the anaesthetic room.
- Inform the registered practitioner of any concerns that you may have regarding the patient so that they can assess the patient in a timely manner.
- Dispose of bodily fluids, soiled linen, spillages etc in accordance with Trust policy and guidelines
- Support patients who are undergoing procedures patients both physically and psychologically during and after.
- Act as a messenger and porter for supplies, specimens, records and equipment or any other items required for patient care.
- Assist the registered practitioner with and support patients through admission, transfer and discharge.
- Support in assisting in the provision of basic life support skills procedures as per Trust policy.
- Assist as required in the restocking of supplies and maintenance of equipment, reporting any issues to the registered practitioner.
- Adhere to standards and procedures that ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.
- Keep areas clutter free.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
Please note, if you are under 18 or interested in completing an Apprenticeship please contact us at .
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Victoria Elletson Job title: Theatre Team leader Telephone number:
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