Theatre Support Worker Scrub
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Banbury, OX16 9ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 September 2026
1 day leftJob description
Provision of a dignified and safe perioperative environment for patients, colleagues and visitors Maintenance of strict aseptic and infection control ...
As a member of the theatre team you will contribute by:
- Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
- Cleaning, preparation and positioning of theatre equipment, furniture and operating lights according to theatre schedules and local policy
- Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients peri-operative stay
- Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
- Assisting with the moving and positioning of the conscious and unconscious patients in preparation for surgery and/or treatment, ensuring that any intravenous infusions, drains or catheters are appropriately positioned.
- Supporting and re-assuring patients during local anaesthetic procedures
- Completing all relevant documentation including patient notes/EPR, TIMS, Theatre registers and care plans
- Remove clinical waste, linen and sharps within theatres and prepare for collection, being aware of local health and safety policies and procedures.
- Clean theatres, recovery and corridors as required daily, observing the Trust Infection Control Policy and take special precautions where required. Ensure changing rooms are kept tidy.
As a member of the theatre team you will contribute by:
- Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
- Cleaning, preparation and positioning of theatre equipment, furniture and operating lights according to theatre schedules and local policy
- Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients peri-operative stay
- Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
- Assisting with the moving and positioning of the conscious and unconscious patients in preparation for surgery and/or treatment, ensuring that any intravenous infusions, drains or catheters are appropriately positioned.
- Supporting and re-assuring patients during local anaesthetic procedures
- Completing all relevant documentation including patient notes/EPR, TIMS, Theatre registers and care plans
- Remove clinical waste, linen and sharps within theatres and prepare for collection, being aware of local health and safety policies and procedures.
- Clean theatres, recovery and corridors as required daily, observing the Trust Infection Control Policy and take special precautions where required. Ensure changing rooms are kept tidy.
- Participate in additional weekly cleaning programme to ensure the required standards of cleanliness following infection control guidelines are maintained in the department.
- Clean and check theatre patient trolleys daily and between cases.
- Complete daily checks of transport and patient trolley Oxygen cylinders and replace as required.
- Maintain a stock of medical gas cylinders, returning empty cylinders to the store as agreed locally.
- If required maintain stocks Theatre Scrubs as required and ensure stocks are counted daily to facilitate reordering.
- Report immediately to a senior member of staff any incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, staff or visitors, and take any necessary action as instructed.
- To perform other duties as directed by Senior Nurses and Theatre Manager.
- To assist with the transfer of patients from the acute care area to the anaesthetic room/theatres/recovery room, including x-ray department on all hospital sites according to local policy.
- Clean and maintain specialised equipment, reporting any faults to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care to patients throughout their peri-operative experience, ensuring at all times that utmost regard is given to patient dignity, safety, values, individuality, religion and confidentiality. To be aware of and comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a rich tradition of developing nursing and midwifery practice and of delivering excellence in patient care. Whilst proud of the heritage, the focus is the future andcentral to the vision is providing evidence-based individualised care to the people cared for within the Trust.
Interview
Essential: - refer to JD
Desirable: - theatre experince; - Health Care experience; - computer literate
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First seen
15 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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