2912 - Support Worker

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital are looking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated individual to the post of a support worker for the Day Surgery Unit. We expect the highest standards of clinical care for our patients and we are proud of our achievements regarding patient safety.

You will be able to communicate effectively and adopt a practical common-sense approach to working, be able to work well under pressure. The ability to motivate your colleagues with some day surgery/theatre experience at Band 3 level is advantageous. Ideally you would be multi-skilled and have previous experience of working within a busy day surgery unit - being flexible and adaptable is crucial in our busy department.

The Day Surgery Unit at Barnsley Hospital consists of 2 elective operating theatres, and 2 minor operation rooms. Our clinical work is varied and includes, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, trauma and orthopedics, gynaecology, breast surgery, urology, ophthalmology, pediatric surgery, maxillo facial surgery, head and neck surgery and oral surgery.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference and develop your own skills within a supportive, friendly, forward thinking environment.

For more information please contact Laura Beck, Lead Practitioner on 01226 432181.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Theatre Support Worker, you will be responsible for preparing theatres for surgery including the cleaning of theatre and recovery areas, collecting and escorting patients for their surgeries and maintaining appropriate patient records.

To contribute to the delivery of patients individual care needs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Registered Nurse within theatre, recovery, admissions and our discharge area.

To work flexibly as part of a team. Undertaking movement of patients, cleaning and general duties in accordance with the Departments requirements.

To be conversant with all aspects of the Stores ordering system, stock levels and supply in the Theatre Department.

To liaise between Theatres and other areas to escort patients to Theatre prior to their operation.

Job responsibilities

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.