Theatre Clinical Support Worker: Perioperative Care (Band 3)

QVH; East Grinstead; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to join the operating theatre team. The role supports peri-operative care, maintaining patient comfort, dignity and safety, with duties under supervision of registered practitioners.

The position is full- or part-time within a 37.5-hour week, includes on-call requirements, and is based at the East Grinstead site. NHS experience and a patient-centric approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Empathy and caring approach essential in perioperative care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for theatre environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain patient dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support a skilled theatre team to provide safe, efficient peri-operative care.
• Assist with direct and indirect patient care under supervision of registered practitioners.
• Undertake delegated peri-operative duties including record keeping and observations.
• Assist in checking sterilised equipment and maintaining related paperwork.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Level 3 Diploma (NVQ) in Health care support

GCSE English and Maths grade 4

Acute hospital experience

Job description

Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to join the operating theatre team. The role supports peri-operative care, maintaining patient comfort, dignity and safety, with duties under supervision of registered practitioners.

The position is full- or part-time within a 37.5-hour week, includes on-call requirements, and is based at the East Grinstead site. NHS experience and a patient-centric approach are essential.