Job summary
- Main area
- Operating Theatre Support worker
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-S-7880879-A
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital
- Town
- Huntingdon
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Support Worker - Huntingdon
Band 3
Job overview
As a valid member of our MDT you will play a key role in the care of our patients from the moment they arrive in theatre until they return to the ward.
You will assist in the preparation of the operating theatres prior to surgery and support our qualified staff during procedures.
Although no previous experience is require, you must be enthusiastic and compassionate with a methodical approach to your workload.
Main duties of the job
The Operating Department Support Worker provides assistance to registered professionals within the perioperative care setting in General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology & Emergency Services carrying out patient care under the direction of a trained theatre practitioner, ensuring that a high standard of care is maintained.
Through their close contact with the patient, the Operating Department Support Worker plays an important part in meeting the needs of the patients before; during and following surgical or anaesthetic procedures.
Working for our organisation
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Maths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Operating Department Support or Health-related subject
Desirable criteria
- Completion of Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and under minimal supervision
- Experience in a healthcare environment or Operating Theatres
Desirable criteria
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly in English in writing, via IT, verbally and using the telephone
- Ability to cope well with change
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Ability to report problems and faults
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good written communication skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Airo Onrubia
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01480417440
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
- Telephone
- 01480 847491
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