Theatre Healthcare Support Worker
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
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
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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
Working for our organisation
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.
Unfortunately, in line with the Home Office standards, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.
Detailed job description and main 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.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
- Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.