Theatre Support Worker

To assist the clinical team to provide a standard of patient care which is inaccordance with agreed nursing practice and Trust Policy, through the provision of basic nursing care and housekeeping duties.

To rotate through all specialities to meet service needs.

As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation's values and beliefs. The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff.

Experience

Essential: - Previous experience as NHS Support Worker; - Knowledge of Theatre

Desirable: - Current experience of Theatre

Knowledge

Essential: - Awareness of Theatre procedure

Desirable: - Knowledge of Theatre area and processes

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English Language

Desirable: - NVQ Level 2 in operating department support or care or equivalent.; - NVQ level 3 in operating department support work or care