Theatre Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Dundee is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join the operating theatres, assisting Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners in caring for patients undergoing surgical procedures. This full-time post (36 hours) includes day/night rotation and on-call duties as required by the clinical area; full training will be provided and good team communication is essential.

You will support the patient journey, contribute to a safe, compassionate environment, and work

Qualifications

• Full training will be provided for the role.
• Good communication and ability to work within a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs and ODPs in patient care during theatre procedures.
• Support the patient journey within operating theatres.
• Contribute to a safe, compassionate environment and effective theatre workflows.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Flexible hours

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the multidisciplinary team within the operating theatres of NHS Tayside. The successful applicant may be required to vary their workplace within the area covered by NHS Tayside, as required.

You will play an important part in the patient's journey, working within the operating theatres and assisting Registered Nurses (RNs) & Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) in the care and treatment of patients undergoing surgical procedures. Health care experience would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team are essential qualities for this post.

You will be expected to comply with the national Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland (2009) and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers (2009) for this post.

Hours of work are: Full time (36 hours) with a commitment to day / night rotation and on call if required by clinical area.