Senior Theatre Assistant KTC

Senior Theatre Support Worker 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 Registered 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. 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 For the comprehensive Job Description and Person Specification please see links on this page. Job description Job responsibilities Senior Theatre Support Worker 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 Registered 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. 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 For the comprehensive Job Description and Person Specification please see links on this page.