Theatre Support Worker - Recovery

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Rishton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Recovery Support Workers to help keep the Recovery department running smoothly in a busy theatre complex. You will assist clinical staff, organise equipment, and support patients recovering after surgery in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

You will receive hands-on training and ongoing development, with the Health Care Assistant Apprenticeship Pathway and Care Certificate to support your safe, compassionate care

Qualifications

• Previous experience dealing with the public is preferred.
• Understanding of confidentiality and privacy standards.
• Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills as per Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above.
• NVQ Level 2 in care or BCNS preferred.
• Care certificate and related training desired.
• GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 or above required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean the recovery environment in line with Trust policies.
• Assist the recovery practitioner and provide support to patients.
• Help with moving equipment and supplies during shifts.
• Participate in HCIA audits and keep schedules updated.

Skills

Experience with the public

Confidentiality understanding

Education

Numeracy and literacy Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above

NVQ Level 2 in care or BCNS

Care certificate

GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 or above

Tools

Basic IT Skills

Job description

Job summary

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, our Recovery Support Workers are vital to keeping our Recovery department running smoothly and ensuring every patient receives the highest quality care in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

As a valued member of our Recovery team, you'll assist clinical staff, organise and maintain equipment, and help create a seamless experience for patients recovering after surgery. Your supportive and flexible approach will be key as you manage the flow of clean and used equipment throughout our busy theatre complex.

It is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a cutting-edge acute theatre environment. We'll provide you with hands‑on training and ongoing development to help you thrive in this vital role.

We are looking for?Enthusiastic, motivated, and adaptable individuals who want to be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

In order to provide you with the knowledge and skills which you need to provide safe, compassionate care you will be required to complete the Health Care Assistant Apprenticeship Pathway. As part of this you will complete the Care Certificate which is a nationally recognised training framework from Skills for Health. This sets out the standards for care within the UK and is applicable for all new staff that are new to care provision

Please check out our website for further information;https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/healthcare-support-workers

Main duties of the job

You will work as a member of the recovery team, providing valuable assistance, directly contributing to the safe and efficient care of patients within the operating theatres.

You will be responsible for ensuring the recovery environment is maintained and cleaned in accordance with Trust policies and meeting departmental and infection control standards.

You will assist in providing care to patients, in support of, and supervised by operating department practitioners/qualified theatre personnel.

You may have to stand for long periods, which could be in excess of 1hour e.g. Providing support and assistance to the recovery practitioner.

You will be required to be physically able to perform manual-handling duties that may require intense effort frequently throughout their shift e.g. Positioning patients, Movement of equipment, Movement of beds/trolleys.

You will require high concentration skills and be able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances during the patients recovery.

You will require to submit evidence of your qualifications for this position. If your qualifications were obtained overseas, please ensure that you acquire a Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC to facilitate a clear understanding of how your qualifications align with UK standards.For further information and to apply, please followhttps://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring the recovery environment is maintained and cleaned in accordance with Trust policies and meeting departmental and infection control standards. They will assist the qualified staff by undertaking a range of support duties, working under the direction and supervision of the recovery practitioner in charge.

Participates in departmental HCIA audits and ensures that the service requirements for maintaining a clean environment are met and cleaning schedules completed.

Please see Job Description and Specification for more information on the role

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of dealing with the public
• Understanding of the concept and application of confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a recovery setting.
• Basic understanding of infection control principles

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above

Desirable

• Basic IT Skills
• NVQ Level 2 in care or BCNS
• Care certificate
• GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 or above OR Functional/Key skills level 2 in Maths and English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.