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North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Support Worker

The closing date is 27 June 2025

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Job summary

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Main Theatres Department

University Hospital North Tees

30 hours per week

Contract Type : Fixed term 1 year

Disclosure Check: ENHANCED

Would you like to be part of an increasing service delivering high quality care to patients?

Have you got a caring nature and a willingness to learn and develop new skills in a supported environment?

We have a vacancy for Band 3 Theatre Support Workers within main theatres.

You will help provide a high standard of care to patients undergoing anaesthetic and surgical procedures, assisting in the departments workload and delivering a quality service in a professional manner.

Main duties of the job

To provide support to the multi professional team by undertaking appropriate duties following assessment and planning of requirements by a registered practitioner. Additionally to provide support by undertaking non nursing and ancillary duties.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi professional team with supervision/guidance from registered practitioner.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Details

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

345-ANA7193388

Job locations

University Hospital North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Adheres to Trust policy and procedures governing health and safety in the workplace.

The safe conveyance and movement of patients to and from theatres between wards and departments by bed/trolley/wheelchair/assisted walking

Assist with the preparation/positioning of patients and equipment for a theatre list

And be familiar with the operating tables and their fitments

Assist the professional healthcare worker during the delivery of Pre, Peri and Postoperative care and respond as directed by the healthcare professional in emergency situations.

Complete documentation in accordance with NMC standards.

Prevention and control of hospital acquired infection by ensuring the correct disposal of linen and clinical waste and maintaining close liaison with the Trusts control of infection department.

Carry out cleaning and care of equipment being aware of manufacturers recommendations.

Assist in the stocking of shelves and storage of equipment.

Act as a member of the theatre team with regard to cleaning theatre furniture and floors at the conclusion of lists.

Following appropriate level of training in the Theatre areas accept delegated duties within parameters of capabilities and competencies.

Implementation of Trust Risk Management Strategy and understand implications of same within area of work.

Ensure attendance at all mandatory training events and identify/maintain own professional/personal development needs via the Trusts appraisal process and development opportunities.

Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

  1. Control of Infection

Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.

  1. Communication and Working Relationships

Communicate with patients, including carers and relatives promoting good public relationships

Communicate effectively with all the multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with other agencies, as appropriate promoting positive working relationships

  1. The most challenging part of the job

To achieve competence to a level defined locally thus demonstrating the ability to function as a member of the Theatre team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Adheres to Trust policy and procedures governing health and safety in the workplace.

The safe conveyance and movement of patients to and from theatres between wards and departments by bed/trolley/wheelchair/assisted walking

Assist with the preparation/positioning of patients and equipment for a theatre list

And be familiar with the operating tables and their fitments

Assist the professional healthcare worker during the delivery of Pre, Peri and Postoperative care and respond as directed by the healthcare professional in emergency situations.

Complete documentation in accordance with NMC standards.

Prevention and control of hospital acquired infection by ensuring the correct disposal of linen and clinical waste and maintaining close liaison with the Trusts control of infection department.

Carry out cleaning and care of equipment being aware of manufacturers recommendations.

Assist in the stocking of shelves and storage of equipment.

Act as a member of the theatre team with regard to cleaning theatre furniture and floors at the conclusion of lists.

Following appropriate level of training in the Theatre areas accept delegated duties within parameters of capabilities and competencies.

Implementation of Trust Risk Management Strategy and understand implications of same within area of work.

Ensure attendance at all mandatory training events and identify/maintain own professional/personal development needs via the Trusts appraisal process and development opportunities.

Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

  1. Control of Infection

Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.

  1. Communication and Working Relationships

Communicate with patients, including carers and relatives promoting good public relationships

Communicate effectively with all the multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with other agencies, as appropriate promoting positive working relationships

  1. The most challenging part of the job

To achieve competence to a level defined locally thus demonstrating the ability to function as a member of the Theatre team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Peri operative care or NVQ in Operating Department Support

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in theatre or Health Care setting an advantage

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills-verbal and written
  • Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with members of the public
  • IT skills /knowledge Good organisational skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Peri operative care or NVQ in Operating Department Support

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in theatre or Health Care setting an advantage

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills-verbal and written
  • Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with members of the public
  • IT skills /knowledge Good organisational skills

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Glen Wheelwright

glen.wheelwright@nhs.net

01642583240

Details

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

345-ANA7193388

Job locations

University Hospital North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


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