Job Description

Are you a compassionate and caring individual who prides themselves on patient care and working in a team?We are looking for someone to join our Theatre Teams as a Theatre Support Worker in our Orthopaedic Theatre Team.Our department is fast paced and dynamic with no 2 days the same. Once you have completed your 4 week Healthcare Support Worker Academy, you will complete extensive training in department across a supernumerary period with support from our 2 in house Clinical Educators. You will be supported to complete a theatres skills book to be able to give our patients the best care possible.This role is a Band 2 post, running through to a Band 3 post upon attaining 1-year's experience in a Theatre Health Care Support Worker role, with completion of a HCSW Theatre Department Skills training program.Please note this vacancy is for our Theatres at our Scarborough site.Main duties of the job

• Supporting patients to make choices about their care and ensure that those choices are respected.
• Collect patients from the ward and escort them to theatre, act as the 3rd person in the anaesthetic room.
• Inform the registered practitioner of any concerns that you may have regarding the patient, so that they can assess the patient in a timely manner.
• Dispose of bodily fluids, soiled linen, spillages etc in accordance with Trust policy and guidelines.
• Support patients who are undergoing procedures patients both physically and psychologically during and after.
• Act as a messenger and porter for supplies, specimens, records andequipment or any other items required for patient care.
• Assist the registered practitioner with and support patients throughadmission, transfer and discharge.
• Support in assisting in the provision of basic life support skills procedures, as per Trust policy.
• Assist as required in the restocking of supplies and maintenance ofequipment, reporting any issues to the registered practitioner.
• Adhere to standards and procedures that ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.
• Keep areas clutter free.

About usOur benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.DetailsDate posted19 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salaryxc2xa324,169 to xc2xa325,674 a year per annum/pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number419-7184537-TSW-SSJob locationsScarborough HospitalWoodlands DriveScarboroughYO12 6QLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesInterviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at. Remote interviews will not be available.Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the roleA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesInterviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at. Remote interviews will not be available.Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the roleA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.Person SpecificationExperience and KnowledgeEssential

• Understanding of patient-centred care and the role of the TTSW

QualificationsEssential

• Literacy and numeracy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent), or willing to undertake
• Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to undertake Band 2 trainee Theatre Support Worker Foundations Skills Portfolio
• Basic IT skills, able to use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (e.g., tablet)
• Ability to prioritise tasks

Desirable

• Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
• Level 2/3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship
• Experience in a health or social care setting
• Ability to communicate health-related information.

Person SpecificationExperience and KnowledgeEssential

• Understanding of patient-centred care and the role of the TTSW

QualificationsEssential

• Literacy and numeracy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent), or willing to undertake
• Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to undertake Band 2 trainee Theatre Support Worker Foundations Skills Portfolio
• Basic IT skills, able to use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (e.g., tablet)
• Ability to prioritise tasks

Desirable

• Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
• Level 2/3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship
• Experience in a health or social care setting
• Ability to communicate health-related information.

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