• Job Description

  Req#: C9419-25-0430?language=en&page=841&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for someone to join our Gynae and Urology Team as a Theatre Support Worker.

  Our department is fast paced and dynamic with no 2 days the same. Once you have completed your 4 week Healthcare Support Worker Academy you will complete extensive training in department across a supernumerary period with support from our 2 in house clinical educators. You will be supported to complete a theatres skills book to be able to give our patients the best care possible.

  Our shift pattern is Mon to Fri 8-6 occasionally there is an 8-8.

  PLEASE NOTE:

  You must be able to commit to attending our 4 week, full time Academy when you start working for our Trust

  Main duties of the job

  As a Theatre Support Worker within our team, your duties will include (but not be limited to):

  • Assist in the collection and preparation of patient before surgery. You will be the patient advocate for their time in theatre, so you need to be thorough and patient.
  • Apply and understand monitoring of patients before surgery.
  • Act as a theatre runner to help with the set up of sterile equipment and maintaining this.
  • Maintain a safe environment.
  • Follow cleaning protocol to maintain a clean and safe environment for our patients.
  • Set up and maintain theatre equipment.
  • Stock up and maintain stock levels with theatre.
  • Handle tissue samples and document them correctly.
  • Handle sensitive information.

  For a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role please see the Job Description attached.

  About us

  Our benefits

  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

  For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

  Details

  Date posted

  25 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £23,615 to £25,674 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  419-7132566-TSW-S

  Job locations

  York Teaching Hospital

  York

  YO31 8HE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.

  Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

  A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

  Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

  Working for the Trust

  Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

  Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

  As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

  Armed Forces Friendly Employer

  We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.

  Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

  A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

  Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

  Working for the Trust

  Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

  Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

  As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

  Armed Forces Friendly Employer

  We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of patient-centered care and the role of the THCSW

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Literacy and numeracy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent).
  • Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills, able to use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (e.g., tablet).
  • Willing to undertake further training
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.

  Desirable

  • Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
  • Level 2/3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship
  • Experience in a health or social care setting.
  • Ability to communicate health-related information

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of patient-centered care and the role of the THCSW

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Literacy and numeracy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent).
  • Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills, able to use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (e.g., tablet).
  • Willing to undertake further training
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.

  Desirable

  • Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
  • Level 2/3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship
  • Experience in a health or social care setting.
  • Ability to communicate health-related information

  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

  York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  York Teaching Hospital

  York

  YO31 8HE

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  York Teaching Hospital

  York

  YO31 8HE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.yorkhospitals.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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