Main area Theatres Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days, nights, lates and Weekend working) Job ref 438-PB3993
Employer Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/05/2026 23:59
Senior Theatre Support Worker
Band 3
Job overview
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Theatre Support Worker in Emergency and Neuro Theatres!
Are you a passionate and driven individual with a knack for providing exceptional patient care in high-pressure environments? We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Theatre Support Worker to join our dynamic team in Obstetric & Gynaecology Theatres. This role will involve working alongside our skilled team of Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of care to patients undergoing surgery.
What We're Looking For: We need someone who is confident, calm under pressure, and has the ability to think on their feet. If you’re someone who thrives in fast-paced, challenging situations, and can prioritize tasks effectively, this role is perfect for you! Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work seamlessly within a team are essential.
You will be expected to show initiative, take responsibility for your actions, and support the surgical team in delivering outstanding care, even in challenging circumstances. Your mature approach to work will make a significant difference in providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Unfortunately we cannot accept those who need sponsorship to work in this role.
Main duties of the job
* Previous experience working in an Operating Theatre is a must.
* Strong communication and team-working skills.
* Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a busy, demanding environment.
* A passion for providing excellent care and support to patients.
You will be required 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 follow https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
* Assist patients to access and use toilet facilities or continence aids and achieve physical comfort.
* Assist in the positioning of patients in theatre and in the recovery area, ensuring that pressure areas are protected adequately and that patient comfort maintained.
* Be able to work within the flexibility of the theatres, i.e. working days, evenings, & weekends.
* Undertake clinical duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies.
* Handle and store patient specimens safely, complying with Trust policy.
* Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
* Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
* Maintain and develop own competence in accordance with Trust and local policy.
* Communicate and document information in a timely and appropriate manner.
* Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and report outcome to line manager.
* You will need to provide evidence for your qualifications. All overseas qualifications must be proved comparable to UK standards through UK ENIC.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of working in the theatre environment.
* Extensive experience in Processing and decontamination of Endoscopes.
* Understanding of Health and safety issues within Healthcare.
* Understanding of the concept and application of confidentiality.
* Understanding of the role of a band 3 senior TSW.
* Experience of working as a team.
Qualifications & Education
* GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 or above OR level 2 numeracy skills and level 2 literacy skills.
* INCS/NVQ Level 3 in care or similar care qualification (within 18 months of start date).
* NVQ Level 2 in care or internal BCNS course.
* Level 3 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 3.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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