Job overview

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Planned Care Centre within Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup is an exciting and challenging Elective Surgical unit, supporting London and Kent NHS Waiting list requirements. 

We are currently seeking a Theatre Support Worker to come and work within our Theatre suite, which offers a wide range of elective surgical specialties. Previous experience would be of benefit but we provide a comprehensive training and development package for those who wish to undertake a new exciting career within the operating department.

The Theatre team at Queen Mary’s Hospital, is extremely proud of their unit, and over the last 5 years the team have been instrumental in the development of the new Dartford & Gravesham Planned Care Centre.  The clinical services supported by the unit are going from strength to strength, and Trust’s service requirements have seen an increase from initially utilizing 5 theatres, to now operating 7 theatres. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic, enthusiastic and progressive team, where personal and professional growth is actively encouraged,  offering a wide range of career development opportunities, including academic professional development and Trust wide clinical support and training.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship.  All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

This post will close early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing support for the delivery of high quality care to patients within the theatre complex.

They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in the theatre, ensuring that patient care is non-discriminatory, non-prejudicial and of a high standard.

The post holder will carry out tasks in accordance with unit Operating department standards of practice policies, provide essential support to the clinical theatre teams with regards to preparation and maintenance of the theatre and TSSU environment.

Full training and support will be available to help staff complete the Care Certificate and Competency portfolio within the allotted time period.

They may be required to participate in “on-call” or cross site working.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.