Job Summary
Are you a compassionate and caring individual who prides themselves on patient care and working in a team? We are looking for someone to join our Theatre Teams as a Theatre Support Worker. Our department is fast paced and dynamic with no two days the same. Once you have completed your 4‑week Healthcare Support Worker Academy, you will receive extensive training in the department across a supernumerary period with support from our two in‑house clinical educators. You will be supported to complete a theatres skills book to be able to give our patients the best care possible.
Our shift pattern is Mon‑Fri 8am‑6pm, and occasionally there is an 8am‑8pm shift. This role is a Band 2 post, running to a Band 3 post upon attaining one year’s experience in a Theatre Health Care Support Worker role with completion of a HCSW Theatre Department Skills training programme. The vacancy is for our York site; for other sites, please visit the Trust website.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Supporting patients to make choices about their care and ensuring those choices are respected.
* Collecting patients from the ward and escorting them to theatre, acting as the third person in the anaesthetic room.
* Informing the registered practitioner of any concerns regarding the patient so they can assess the patient in a timely manner.
* Disposing of bodily fluids, soiled linen, spillages, etc. in accordance with Trust policy and guidelines.
* Supporting patients undergoing procedures, both physically and psychologically during and after.
* Acting as a messenger and porter for supplies, specimens, records, equipment or any other items required for patient care.
* Assisting the registered practitioner with admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
* Providing basic life support skills procedures as per Trust policy.
* Assisting in restocking supplies and maintaining equipment, reporting any issues to the registered practitioner.
* Adhering to standards and procedures that ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.
* Keeping areas clutter‑free.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A generous relocation package of up to 30 % of salary (capped at £18k).
* Varied paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, via the Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
Salary and Working Pattern
Band: Band 2 Salary: £24,465 to £26,598 a year (pro‑rata) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Training and Commitment
You must be able to commit to our full‑time HCSW Academy for the first four weeks of employment, within three months of your interview date. The Academy takes place at our training site in Holgate, York, and you must be able to transport yourself to this site (public transport available).
Person Specification
Essential
* Literacy and numeracy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2‑3, D‑F or equivalent).
* Understanding of patient‑centred care and the role of the THCSW.
* Ability to prioritise tasks.
* Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
* Level 2/3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T‑Level, Apprenticeship.
* Experience in a health or social care setting.
Legal and Disclosure
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Employer
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York, YO31 8HE
Website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk
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