Theatre Care & Ops Assistant

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated theatre support worker to join our busy theatre departments and Day Surgery Ward in England.

You will work as part of a team providing high-standard patient care, assisting with transfers, positioning, preparing theatres, and handling patient notes and data input. Excellent communication and a caring, professional attitude are essential to support patients through admission to discharge.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Care Certificate or equivalent mandatory training.
• Understanding theatre competencies and procedures.
• Ability to interact with patients with impairments or mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist theatre staff in patient transfers and positioning.
• Prepare theatres and equipment for procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and manage patient belongings.
• Input data, track patient notes and support the patient pathway from admission to discharge.
• Comply with training requirements and infection control standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated theatre support worker to join our busy theatre departments and Day Surgery Ward in England.

You will work as part of a team providing high-standard patient care, assisting with transfers, positioning, preparing theatres, and handling patient notes and data input. Excellent communication and a caring, professional attitude are essential to support patients through admission to discharge.