Theatre Support Specialist — Surgical Care Team

Gateshead Health; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health in the North East of England is seeking a Theatre Support Assistant to assist nursing staff during operations and maintain a sterile field. You will help provide safe patient care and ensure smooth operation lists, working as part of the theatre team to support patient safety.

The role involves effective communication with patients, relatives and staff, and ensuring barriers to understanding are overcome. Prior theatre exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent literacy/numeracy level required.
• NVQ Level 2 in healthcare, or be working towards it.
• Theatre experience and knowledge of Theatre working desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicates information to staff, patients, relatives and carers.
• Communicates empathetically where barriers exist (speech/language/hearing).
• Communicates with patients whose first language may not be English.
• Establish and maintain relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Assist nursing staff in providing care during operations.
• Support the Surgical team in maintaining a sterile field and equipment.

Education

GCSE English/Maths or level 1 literacy and numeracy

NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or working towards NVQ Level 2

Theatre experience and knowledge of Theatre working

Job description

Gateshead Health in the North East of England is seeking a Theatre Support Assistant to assist nursing staff during operations and maintain a sterile field. You will help provide safe patient care and ensure smooth operation lists, working as part of the theatre team to support patient safety.

The role involves effective communication with patients, relatives and staff, and ensuring barriers to understanding are overcome. Prior theatre exposure is advantageous.