Senior Theatre Assistant Theatre, AlexinRedditchinRedditchPUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025

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 ext. 44248

Worcester Royal Hospital Recruitment and Development Lead Aimee Armstrong-Sly on ext: 55324

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

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