Senior Theatre Assistant KTC

Senior Theatre Support Worker

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Patients, theatre personnel, anaesthetists, surgeons and surgical teams. External: Visitors to theatres, relatives, ward personnel, housekeeping, portering and estates teams. Liaises with theatre team leaders, theatre nurses/ODPs and senior theatre support workers.

Risk Assessment

This post involves manual handling activities, exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals, some computer screen work, and may require working under pressure in emergency situations.

Job Purpose

Support registered staff in delivering high‑quality patient care and maintaining a safe, effective environment, working under their guidance and supervision. Participate as a team member in various clinical and non‑clinical tasks, and guide and support less experienced support workers, students, and newly qualified theatre staff within the scope of the Theatre Support Worker role.

Key Duties

• Complete required documentation, including theatre records, cleaning logs and specimen records.
• Prepare the operating environment for clinical activities under professional direction.
• Facilitate communication with patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors.
• Assist with patient transfers, ensuring safety, dignity and comfort.
• Monitor and report patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Support stock rotation, equipment care and efficient resource use.
• Assist with applying tourniquets, diathermy ground plates and other equipment.
• Respond promptly to clinical emergencies as directed.
• Support the Scrub Practitioner with swab, sharps and instrument counts.
• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Dispose of waste following trust policies and report faults to the team leader.
• Greet and direct visitors, answer bleeps and telephone calls professionally.
• Participate in meetings, training and development activities.
• Report incidents, accidents or complaints to the manager and via the Datix system.
• Adhere to all trust policies to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

General Duties

• Follow IT policies regarding email and internet usage.
• Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others.
• Participate in appraisals, training and personal development activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of services and team performance.
• Engage in learning from incidents, complaints and successes to enhance care quality.

Key Link Roles

Senior theatre support workers will be expected to take key link roles within the department, ensuring that all skills and relevant information are communicated to the theatre team. Assist in the care of theatre equipment, table fittings, etc., and report any faults to the team leader.

Personal Care Responsibilities

Assist with the personal care and comfort of the patients, maintaining security, dignity and privacy at all times, acting as the patient’s advocate during perioperative care. Promote positive working relationships and maintain the professional image of the trust.

Vision and Values

• Being open and honest
• Ensuring people feel cared for
• Showing respect to everyone

As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you are expected to uphold these core values. These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy and respect for all.

Additional Information

For the comprehensive Job Description and Person Specification please see links on this page.

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