Theatre Support Worker

NHS; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work as a Theatre Support Worker at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You will assist in the operating theatre and provide care for patients, playing a vital role in maintaining standards of cleanliness and service. Applicants must be willing to complete required training for patient care and support.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grades A to C or 4 to 9 required.
• Completion of a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care within 18 months is necessary.
• Must complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with theatre preparation and cleanliness for surgeries.
• Provide patient care throughout their journey in the operating theatre.
• Support staff with portering and housekeeping duties.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grades A to C or 4-9

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Go back Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Support Worker

The closing date is 29 June 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our friendly and professional team within the Operating Theatre Department as a Theatre Support Worker. We cover a number of different specialities including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynae and Obstetrics, ENT, maxillofacial, Breast, Urology and Ophthalmic.

You will have, or be willing to work towards, completion of the Care Certificate & also must complete within an 18 month period Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. This training, if required, will enable you to assist with the preparation and cleanliness of the theatre environment for both surgery and anaesthetics, providing care to the patients throughout their journey in the operating theatre and enable you to support staff at all levels.

Good communication skills are essential.

Candidates must possess GCSE Maths and English at Grades A to C or 4-9 OR Functional Skills Level 2 in both Maths and English. You must be able to present original certificates for these if you are selected for interview.

Please note this role does not meet the Home Office criteria for the Trust to be able to offer a certificate of sponsorship, any applications that require sponsorship will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

As part of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department the post holder will play a vital role in the day to day operation and smooth running of the department. They will accomplish this with the provision of the highest possible standards of individualised patient care, housekeeping, portering and circulating duties. As part of their training package all post holders will be required to complete the Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support which will enable them to meet the nationally recognised standards of competence for support workers.

The post you are applying for comes under The Protection of Children's Act 1999, and The Care Standards Act 2000. In accordance with this legislation, successful candidates will be subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service to ascertain their suitability to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

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Person Specification

Education and Training

• Has Maths and English at GCSE Grades A to C, 4 to 9 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
• Has / or must to work towards & complete, within a 18 month period of registration with awarding body, QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards training and development
• Has or must complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of post start date
• Possess evidence of recent personal development.
• Have an understanding of the QCF process or previous experience of the NVQ process
• Possesses health related NVQ or QCF qualification
• Evidence of recent study / personal development

Experience

• Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm towards work.
• Have experience of working within a caring environment.
• Experience of working within a team/ multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of patient care & how to demonstrate a caring manner
• Understanding of Infection Control and how to maintain a clean & safe environment
• Experience of control of material resources/ stock management
• Experience of completing documentation
• Knowledge & experience of handling hazardous substances and procedures for this

Skills and Knowledge

• Possess good written and communication skills
• Pays attention to detail
• Is able to communicate effectively
• Understands confidentiality & the importance of this in relation to the role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills & ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn
• Understanding of equality & diversity in relation to the role.
• Understanding of moving & handling procedures & guidelines in relation to the role

Personal Attributes

• Ability to meet the physical, psychological demands of care work / good general health
• Cleary spoken / articulate
• Demonstrate a genuine desire to work at this level within the care environment
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the patient and service needs
• Positive, mature outlook
• Able to move & handle materials, equipment & patients while following current guidelines and procedures to do so.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks which have been delegated by senior staff

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.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust