Theatre Support Worker

The post holder will be working as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team to provide a safe, efficient care environment for patients and there carers. At the RSCH site we provide emergency cover 24/7 365 day a year. Our operating department provides specialist Services for:

• CEPOD 24/7
• Trauma & Orthopaedics 7/365
• Obstetric 24/7 365
• Digestive Diseases
• Gynaecology Oncology
• Major head and Neck Reconstruction
• Emergency Vascular Surgery
• Theatre Admissions Unit
  
  The role requires excellent communication skills empathy and the ability to work under pressure.
  
  At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.