Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 388-7356529-PC&S
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Day Surgery Unit
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per anumm pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Healthcare Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
As a Healthcare Support Worker at Torbay Hospital, you'll help patients during their stay with us by making sure they get the quality care & support they deserve.
You will support the Day Surgery Unit teams to deliver safe and high-quality care to all our patients, being adaptable and responsive in order to provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual.
We provide a variety of care pathways in Day Surgery meaning there are plenty of learning opportunities and further training! #CaretojoinusTSD
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a team to ensure a safe pathway for the patient during there perioperative pathway including preparing theatre, organising kit and supporting the patient.
You will:
- escort patients from the waiting room to theatres
- ensure kit is ready and available as required by the scrub nurse and surgeon
- accurately maintain records as required
- ensure the theatre is clean tidy and fit for purpose
Working for our organisation
Why work with us - Torbay Day surgery is nationally recognised and works closely with our anaesthetic department ensure we are innovative and progressive. We are a well respected unit that are proud of the services we provide and the ability to work collaboratively with our colleagues in the inpatient theatres. We work as one team with opportunities to gain experience in other areas of the unit every job within the unit is recognised for its importance within the day surgery pathway.
We are changing and growing across the NHS and in Torbay we push boundaries, we have close links with The British Association of Day Surgery and our always looking for ways to improve our current pathways and take on new challenges.
Our Day surgery has three theatres, one procedure room, two primary recovery areas and the main ward.
We will be expanding to incorporate another theatre and larger recovery and pre assessment area.
Unfortunately, in line with the Home Office standards, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The unit is open Monday to Friday 08:00 - 21:00 and your shift patterns will generally operate between 08:00 - 18:00 although this could change subject to service needs.
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
- English & Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
Specific skills
Essential criteria
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to prioritise and organise work
- Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
- Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
- Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
- Willingness to undertake new skills and training
- Able to work as a team member or independently
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
- Be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
- Demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
Desirable criteria
- Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
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
- Alex Alen
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 654040
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