Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (some out of hours/unsocial)
- Job ref
- 166-SS-7619886
- Employer
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital
- Town
- Calow
- Salary
- £24,465 PER ANNUM
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Support Worker
Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our friendly and professional team within the Operating Theatre Department as a Theatre Support Worker. We cover several different specialities including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynae and Obstetrics, ENT, maxillofacial, Breast, Urology and Ophthalmic.
You will have or be willing to work towards completion of the Care Certificate & also must complete, within an 18-month period, a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. This training if required will enable you to assist with the preparation and cleanliness of the theatre environment for both surgery and anaesthetics, providing care to the patients throughout their journey in the operating theatre and enable you to support staff at all levels.
The post you are applying for comes under The Protection of Children’s Act 1999, and The Care Standards Act 2000. In accordance with this legislation, successful candidates will be subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service to ascertain their suitability to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full requirements of the posts.
Working for our organisation
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Good communication skills are essential. Maths and English are required at GCSE Grade A to C, 4 to 9, or Functional Skills Level 2
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full requirements of the posts.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Has Maths and English at GCSE Grades A to C, 4 to 9 or Functional Skills Level 2.
- Has or must complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of post start date.
- Has / or must to work towards & complete, within a 18 month period of registration with awarding body, Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Desirable criteria
- Understand the Diploma process or previous experience of the NVQ/ QCF process
- Possesses health related NVQ/ Diploma or QCF qualification
- Evidence of recent study / personal development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm towards work.
Desirable criteria
- Have experience of working within a caring environment.
- Experience of working within a team/ multidisciplinary team
- An understanding of patient care & how to demonstrate a caring manner
- Understanding of Infection Control and how to maintain a clean & safe environment
- IT systems experience
- Experience of control of material resources/ stock management
- Experience of completing documentation
- Knowledge & experience of handling hazardous substances and procedures for this
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Possess good written and communication skills
- Pays attention to detail
- Is able to communicate effectively
- Understands confidentiality & the importance of this in relation to the role.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills & ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate an eagerness to learn
- Understanding of equality & diversity in relation to the role.
- Understanding of moving & handling procedures & guidelines in relation to the role
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to meet the physical, psychological demands of care work / good general health
- Cleary spoken / articulate
- Clean, tidy appearance
- Demonstrate a genuine desire to work at this level within the care environment
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the patient and service needs
- Positive, mature outlook
Desirable criteria
- Able to move & handle materials, equipment & patients while following current guidelines and procedures to do so.
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks which have been delegated by senior staff
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Theatre Matron’s
- Job title
- Theatre Matron’s
- Telephone number
- (01246) 516262
- Additional information
For informal enquiries please contact the Theatre Matron’s on Tel: (01246) 516262
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