Theatre Support Worker

One Ashford Hospital | Permanent – 37.5 hours per week Mon-Sat

One Ashford Hospital, part of Phoenix Hospital Group, are looking for a Theatre Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive theatre team.

This is a varied role suited to someone who is organised, proactive and keen to develop their skills within a hospital theatre environment. You will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of theatre lists, ensuring equipment, stock and consumables are prepared and available when needed.

About the role

As a Theatre Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and ordering theatre stock and ensuring supplies are available.
• Preparing equipment and consumables for theatre lists.
• Getting theatres ready for the following day’s operating lists.
• Assisting with the preparation of the operating environment before and after sessions.
• Supporting TSSU when required.
• Assisting with the transfer of patients into and out of the operating department.
• Providing support within theatres, including relieving colleagues for tea and lunch breaks.
• Completing daily and weekly checks.
• Supporting qualified practitioners with agreed patient care and theatre activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and adhering to confidentiality and infection control requirements.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient-focused and committed to providing a positive patient experience.
• Organised and able to work independently while also being a supportive team member.
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the theatre department.
• A good communicator with sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using basic computer systems.
• Committed to maintaining patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Keen to learn and develop within the role.

Previous healthcare experience within a hospital environment is required, while previous theatre experience would be desirable. A National Care Certificate and/or Level 2/3 NVQ or equivalent would also be advantageous, although the role offers support and training to develop your skills.

Why join us?

You will join a supportive theatre team where you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills while contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of patient care. The role includes appropriate training and development, as well as mandatory training relevant to the position.

If you are organised, caring and enthusiastic about working in a theatre environment, we would love to hear from you.

Why join Phoenix Hospital Group?

At Phoenix Hospital Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care and creating an environment where our teams can develop, collaborate and make a real difference.

If you are an experienced imaging professional looking for an opportunity to lead, develop and shape an imaging service, we would love to hear from you.

Phoenix Hospital Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. They will also be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Phoenix Hospital Group are not engaging with any recruitment agencies for this position. Any persons interested should apply directly to the job advert.