Theatre Healthcare Support Worker
Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 29 September 2025
As a Healthcare Support Worker at Torbay Hospital, you'll help patients during their stay with us by making sure they get the quality care & support they deserve.
You will support the Day Surgery Unit teams to deliver safe and high-quality care to all our patients, being adaptable and responsive in order to provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual.
We provide a variety of care pathways in Day Surgery meaning there are plenty of learning opportunities and further training! #CaretojoinusTSD
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a team to ensure a safe pathway for the patient during there perioperative pathway including preparing theatre, organising kit and supporting the patient.
You will:
* escort patients from the waiting room to theatres
* ensure kit is ready and available as required by the scrub nurse and surgeon
* accurately maintain records as required
* ensure the theatre is clean tidy and fit for purpose
About us
Why work with us - Torbay Day surgery is nationally recognised and works closely with our anaesthetic department ensure we are innovative and progressive. We are a well respected unit that are proud of the services we provide and the ability to work collaboratively with our colleagues in the inpatient theatres.We work as one team with opportunities to gain experience in other areas of the unit every job within the unit is recognised for its importance within the day surgery pathway.
We are changing and growing across the NHS and in Torbay we push boundaries, we have close links with The British Association of Day Surgery and our always looking for ways to improve our current pathways and take on new challenges.
Our Day surgery has three theatres, one procedure room, two primary recovery areas and the main ward.
We will be expanding to incorporate another theatre and larger recovery and pre assessment area.
This post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with Home Office standards.
Job responsibilities
The unit is open Monday to Friday 08:00 - 21:00 and your shift patterns will generally operate between 08:00 - 18:00 although this could change subject to service needs.
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
* Care Certificate
* English & Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
Knowledge and experience
* Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
* Understands the need for strict confidentiality
* Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
Specific skills
* Basic computer/keyboard skills
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to prioritise and organise work
* Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
* Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
* Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
* Willingness to undertake new skills and training
* Able to work as a team member or independently
* Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
* Be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
* Demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
* Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
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.
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
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