Job overview

Theatre Support Worker

Position: Theatre Support Worker
Team: General and Emergency
Band: 3 (Subject to meeting the full requirements and expectations of the job description)
Location: Salford Royal Hospital, Salford, Greater Manchester

We are pleased to advertise a Band 3 Theatre Support Worker vacancy to work across the operating theatres at Salford Royal Hospital.

Band 2 Consideration: Candidates who do not initially meet the full criteria for Band 3 will be considered for a Band 2 position with the prospect of progression to Band 3 upon fulfilling the necessary requirements.

About the Role: We are seeking a compassionate and efficient Theatre Support Worker to join our dynamic General and Emergency Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care within the theatre setting, during general and emergency surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of the theatre and patient areas.
• Provide logistical support to healthcare professionals during surgical procedures.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of patients at all times.
• Manage and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the theatre environment.
• Handle equipment and instruments.

The shift pattern is days and nights, 7 days a week.

If you are looking for a new challenge and have excellent communication skills then we welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Surgical Areas:

  • Set up the theatre rooms prior to surgical procedures.
  • Ensure all necessary equipment and instruments are available and sterile.

• Patient Care:

  • Assist in the transfer of patients to and from the theatre.
  • Provide reassurance and support to patients pre- and post-operation.

• Supporting the Surgical Team:

  • Hand sterile instruments and supplies to the scrub staff.
  • Help position patients on the operating table.

• Maintenance of Equipment:

  • Ensure surgical instruments and equipment is sent for cleaning and  sterilisation post-operation.
  • Conduct routine checks and maintenance of theatre equipment.

• Health and Safety Compliance:

  • Adhere to infection control protocols.
  • Dispose of clinical waste according to hospital guidelines.

• Administrative Tasks:

  • Maintain accurate records of procedures and patient details.
  • Stock management and inventory control.  

• Continuous Learning:

  • Participate in training sessions and workshops.
  • Stay updated with the latest best practices in theatre operations.

• Team Collaboration:

  • Work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient operation of the theatre.
  • Participate in debriefings and team meetings to discuss improvements

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.