Theatre Support Worker

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Theatre Support Worker | Maidstone

Full Time Permanent | Competitive salary in line with Agenda for Change

Are you a support worker with experience working in theatres?  Do you want to develop your career your way?  Do you want to join the only AfPP accredited Theatres team in Kent?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join our Theatres team.  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.

This role is ideally suited to an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker who has a demonstratable ability to build a rapport with patients in a short period of time, and who is looking to progress their perioperative career in a clinical environment that will support your ongoing professional development to help you operate at your fullest potential.

Working hours will be 4 days per week Monday and Saturday 07:30 – 18:00.  You will work 1 Saturday per month.

See what our staff have to say about working in theatres.

Role Responsibilities 

As a Theatre Support Worker you will:

  • Cleaning of theatre and recovery areas before and after operating sessions, also adhering to the weekly cleaning schedule.
  • Stocking of cupboards and stock containers against agreed stock levels.
  • Collecting and escorting the patient, and assisting with transferring of the patient from trolley to table under supervision of trained staff.
  • Assisting with the safe positioning of patient on operating table.
  • Acting as circulating person for the scrub team and within the scope of the role.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Have previous experience working within Theatres or a Decontamination Unit
  • Display excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Have the ability to carry out instructions accurately
  • Be a flexible and adaptable individual that can work to tight deadlines

Desirable

  • An NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we care about our staff.     We support our staff in building a career, encouraging them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care, develop new skills and strengthening existing ones.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Free Secure Staff Parking
  • Pension Scheme
  • Private Health Insurance
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Life Assurance
  • Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Free Eye Test
  • Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available
  • Relocation packages available

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, recruiter would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Posted 26th April 2024

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

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