Job Description

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: Senior Theatre Support Worker Pay Band: Band 3 Hours: Full Time/ Part Time Contract: Permanent Location / Department: Trustwide Theatres Accountable to: Senior Theatre Matron Reports to: Team Leader Key Working Relationships: Internal: Patients, theatre personnel, anaesthetists, surgeons and surgical teams. External: Visitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, portering and estates Teams. Liaises With: Theatre team leaders, theatre nurses/ODPs and senior theatre support workers. Risk Assessment: This post involves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may be required to work under pressure in emergency situations.

Job Purpose:

Support qualified staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under their guidance and supervision. Participate as a team member in various clinical and non-clinical tasks within the theatre support worker role. Guide and support less experienced support workers, students, and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of the Theatre Support Worker role. Key Duties: Complete required documentation, including theatre records, cleaning logs, and specimen records.



Prepare the operating environment for clinical activities under professional direction. Facilitate communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors. Assist with patient transfers, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort. Monitor and report patient conditions to the appropriate team members.



Support stock rotation, equipment care, and efficient resource use. Assist with applying tourniquets, diathermy ground plates, and other equipment. Respond promptly to clinical emergencies as directed. Support the Scrub Practitioner with swab, sharps and instrument counts.



Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols. Dispose of waste following trust policies and report faults to the team leader. Greet and direct visitors, answer bleeps, and answer telephone calls professionally. Participate in meetings, training, and development activities.



Report incidents, accidents, or complaints to the manager and via the Datix system. Adhere to all trust policies to ensure a safe and effective work environment. General duties: Follow IT policies regarding email and internet usage. Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others.



Participate in appraisals, training, and personal development activities. Contribute to continuous improvement of services and team performance. Engage in learning from incidents, complaints, and successes to enhance care quality. Senior theatre support workers will be expected to take key link roles within the department and ensure that all skills and relevant information are communicated to the theatre team.



Assist in the care of theatre equipment, table fittings etc. reporting any faults to the team leader. To assist with the personal care and comfort of the patients and to maintain the patients safety, dignity and privacy at all times acting as the patients advocate during perioperative care. To act always in a manner which promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the trust Vision and Values: As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you are expected to uphold our core values: Being open and honest Ensuring people feel cared for Showing respect to everyone These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.

Standard Clauses:

The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs. Competence: The post holder is responsible for limiting his / her actions to those which s/he feels competent to undertake.



If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence during the course of his / her duties then s/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor. Codes of conduct: All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff that are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trusts codes of conduct. Confidentiality: The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security, and integrity of information relating to patients, staff, and other Health Service business.

Records Management:

All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel, and administrative), whether paper or computer-based. All such records are considered public records, and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to service users. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work. Health and Safety: Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance.



This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors to the Trust. Infection Control: Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.

Non-Smoking Policy:

The Trusts approach to smoking is in line with the governments ongoing initiatives for an eventual smoke-free environment. It aims to adhere to the Worcestershire Health Community Campaign to help Worcestershire stop smoking. Risk Management: It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly.



It is a contractual obligation that all employees must cooperate with any investigations undertaken. Children and vulnerable adults: You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/young people/vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence. Disclosure and Barring Service: The Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction is relevant.



As the Trust meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. Post holders may periodically be asked to undertake a re-check. Equality and Diversity: The Trust promotes policies and practices that challenge discrimination, promote equality, respect individual needs, preferences and choices, and protect human rights.



The Trust has a clear commitment to equality for all in employment practices based on an applicants ability, skills and aptitude for the post. A range of equality & diversity policy initiatives are in place and all successful applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with these. It is therefore the duty of every employee to always comply with the detail of these policies and the law. Any issues or concerns you have should be taken up with your manager or the human resources team as soon as possible.

Dignity:

All employees must treat each person as an individual, always offering a personalised service respecting peoples dignity and modesty. Conflict of Interest: The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients and its care meet the highest standard. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends. The Trusts Standing Orders require any member of staff to declare any interest, direct or indirect, with contracts involving the Trust.



Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.