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Job summary

Main area
theatres
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Part-time posts available)
Job ref
356-25-7473555
Employer
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hull Royal Infirmary
Town
Hull
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Peri Operative Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

The core purpose of the role of Peri-operative support worker is to support and assist the registered practitioner and Theatre team to deliver high standards of Intra operative care to all patients. Working within Recovery, Operating theatres, transfer areas and reception.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

 

This will Include assisting with patient cares, cleaning and servicing of equipment, stock and equipment monitoring, preparation of the theatre environment, transporting patients and equipment too and from the department, clerical duties and completion of electronic records.

 

Key Working Relationships

You will contribute to the effective communication between members of the multi-disciplinary team, you will work directly with, Peri operative practitioners, Anaesthetists and Surgeons and report directly to Charge ODP/Nurse and Matron.

 

Working for our organisation

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Patient Care / Clinical Services

·         You will assist with procedures to ensure patient hygiene needs are met and patient environment which includes the cleaning of the theatre and recovery bay between patients including waste disposal.

·         You will be required to transport patients safely to and from Theatre.

·         You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of theatre and recovery equipment and ensure its correct use and storage

·         You will be required to handle and transport patient specimens.

·         You will assist with the use of medical equipment during operating sessions.

·         You will be responsible for the collection of patients and beds from wards/ICU

·         You will undertake procedures reporting results to the registered practitioner and completing electronic records.

·         You will assist in the correct and safe positioning of patients for surgery, preserving patient dignity and maintaining safety.

 

Person specification

essential

Essential criteria
  • Maths and English GCSE or above
Desirable criteria
  • previous experience working with IT computer systems

experience

Essential criteria
  • Care Certificate, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, willingness to work towards
  • Previous experience in a busy environment providing care to others
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in a hospital setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employer

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachael Sherburn
Job title
Charge Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01482 311633
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