Theatre Recovery & Patient Support Assistant

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Burnley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff uniform

Company pension scheme

Full training

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Burnley is seeking a flexible, enthusiastic Theatre Support Worker to join the operating theatres team. The role involves transporting patients to and from theatres, assisting the recovery and reception areas, and supporting nursing and clinical staff with daily tasks.

You will work across the recovery and reception areas, with potential future opportunities in Theatres; the role requires good communication, ability to work under pressure and maintain

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake NVQ training.
• Proven ability to manage priorities under pressure.
• Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from theatres.
• Support nursing and clinical staff with daily tasks in recovery and reception areas.
• Assist in general housekeeping duties and maintain patient confidentiality.

Education

NVQ training

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Burnley is seeking a flexible, enthusiastic Theatre Support Worker to join the operating theatres team. The role involves transporting patients to and from theatres, assisting the recovery and reception areas, and supporting nursing and clinical staff with daily tasks.

You will work across the recovery and reception areas, with potential future opportunities in Theatres; the role requires good communication, ability to work under pressure and maintain