• Job Description

  Req#: C9388-25-0626?language=en&page=393&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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 General Theatre team 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 General Theatres 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:

  • 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
  • keep up to date with training on specific equipment required for the surgical specialities
  • occasionally provide support to other areas (Recovery, DSU and orthopaedics)
  • escort patients from the SAVW to theatres as required.

  About us

  Why work with us - We are a well respected unit that are proud of the services we provide and the ability to work collaboratively with our colleagues in both orthopaedic and DSU theatres. We work as one team with opportunities to gain experience in other areas. Every job role within the our department is recognised for its importance within the patients surgical pathway.

  Our General theatre department comprises of 7 theatres. Orthopaedics has another 3 theatres totalling 10 within the Level 5 unit which we share dependant on surgical speciality needs. We cover a range of surgical specialities and have a dedicated obstetrics theatre as well.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,071 to £25,674 a year per anumm pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  388-6956245-ACS-A

  Job locations

  General Theatres

  Torbay Hospital

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The unit is open Monday-Sunday 24/7 and your shift patterns will generally operate between 08:00 - 18:00 and/or 1230-2130, although this could change subject to service needs and may include a mix of weekends, on calls and/or nights.

  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.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The unit is open Monday-Sunday 24/7 and your shift patterns will generally operate between 08:00 - 18:00 and/or 1230-2130, although this could change subject to service needs and may include a mix of weekends, on calls and/or nights.

  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

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience

  Desirable

  • English & Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
  • Care certificate

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
  • Understands the need for strict confidentiality

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

  Specific skills

  Essential

  • Basic computer/keyboard skills Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
  • 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
  • Able to manage stress in themselves and others
  • Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
  • 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

  • Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience

  Desirable

  • English & Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
  • Care certificate

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
  • Understands the need for strict confidentiality

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

  Specific skills

  Essential

  • Basic computer/keyboard skills Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
  • 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
  • Able to manage stress in themselves and others
  • Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
  • 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

  • Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  General Theatres

  Torbay Hospital

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  General Theatres

  Torbay Hospital

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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