Theatre Support Worker - Perioperative Care

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre Support Worker position at University Hospital North Tees, part of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, is a full-time role within the Main Theatres Department. You will assist in anaesthetic and surgical procedures and support the theatre team in workload management and delivering high standards of care.

The role requires assisting with patient preparation, post-operative care, and adherence to infection control and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• We have a vacancy for Band 3 Theatre Support Workers within main theatres.

Responsibilities

• The safe conveyance and movement of patients to and from theatres between wards and departments by bed/trolley/wheelchair/assisted walking.
• Assist with the preparation/positioning of patients and equipment for a theatre list.
• Assist the professional healthcare worker during the delivery of Pre, Peri and Postoperative care and respond as directed by the healthcare professional in emergency situations.
• Complete documentation in accordance with NMC standards.
• Prevention and control of hospital acquired infection by ensuring the correct disposal of linen and clinical waste and maintaining liaison with the Trust's control of infection department.
• Carry out cleaning and care of equipment and storage of equipment.
• Act as a member of the theatre team with regard to cleaning theatre furniture and floors at the conclusion of lists.

Job description

Theatre Support Worker position at University Hospital North Tees, part of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, is a full-time role within the Main Theatres Department. You will assist in anaesthetic and surgical procedures and support the theatre team in workload management and delivering high standards of care.

The role requires assisting with patient preparation, post-operative care, and adherence to infection control and documentation standards.