Theatre Support Worker - Queen Mary's Hospital

Responsible for providing support for the delivery of high quality care to patients within the theatre complex. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team in the theatre .
Ensuring that patient care is non-discriminatory and non-prejudicial .
Ensure care is of a high standard.
To carry out tasks in accordance with unit Operating department standards of Practice Policies.
To provide essential support to the clinical theatre teams with regards to preparation & maintenance of the theatre and TSSU environment.
To provide a calm, supportive and welcoming atmosphere and environment for all patients during their waiting period in the departmental patient holding area immediately pre operatively.
Participating in "mop-up" rotas or cross site working where necessary. Carry out other duties, as may be required by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust which fall within the grading of the post.

Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues., Gives and maintains a high standard of patient care at all times, ensuring the dignity and self-esteem of the patient is preserved.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff as required by the Theatre Policies and Procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH Regulations.
Chaperons patients whilst in the Anaesthetic Room, reporting on observations made of the patient in any change of condition, to the nurse in charge of the operating list.
Assisting in the maintenance of stock levels as well as assisting with the ordering of individual stock items needed for individual theatres. Reporting any discrepancies
Ensuring that packs are not damaged, correctly distributed and rotated thus preventing out-of-date packs being used.
Ensures that the whole department has sufficient supply of materials including sterile consumables stocks and instruments, reporting any deficiencies.
Check delivery of stores and linen.
Participate in circulating duties in accordance with Theatre Policy and Procedures.
Undertake the duties of cleaning and preparation of the theatre suite.
Participate in the handling of specimens in accordance with theatre Policies and Procedures.

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Planned Care Centre within Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup is an exciting and challenging Elective Surgical unit, supporting London and Kent NHS Waiting list requirements.
We are currently seeking a Theatre Support Worker to come and work within our Theatre suite, which offers a wide range of elective surgical specialties. Previous experience would be of benefit but we provide a comprehensive training and development package for those who wish to undertake a new exciting career within the operating department.
The Theatre team at Queen Mary's Hospital, is extremely proud of their unit, and over the last 5 years the team have been instrumental in the development of the new Dartford & Gravesham Planned Care Centre. The clinical services supported by the unit are going from strength to strength, and Trust's service requirements have seen an increase from initially utilizing 5 theatres, to now operating 7 theatres.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic, enthusiastic and progressive team, where personal and professional growth is actively encouraged, offering a wide range of career development opportunities, including academic professional development and Trust wide clinical support and training., Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are committed to making staff feel appreciated, supported and included in the Trust's successes. Our mission is to be an outstanding place to work providing the very best care for our patients and excellent career opportunities for our staff. Everything we do is guided by our core values and behaviours, identified by our staff and embedded throughout the organisation.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement
We have the highest CQC rating of all Acute NHS Trusts in Kent and Medway (Good). The CQC highlighted that managers promoted a positive culture that supported, valued staff and created a sense of common purpose based upon shared values.
The Trust is a great place to work, stay, develop a career and enjoy a healthy work life balance. We have made and are delivering on a wide range of commitments to staff; health and wellbeing; equality; diversity and inclusion; access to education and career development. During 2020 we sett up quality councils, driven by our staff to create a culture of shared governance and quality improvement.
We have a strong focus on innovation and improvement. Part of Guy's and St Thomas' (GSTT) 'Healthcare Alliance' we are introducing new models of care to improve clinical outcomes for patients. Our association with GSTT also gives staff wishing to develop their skills excellent opportunities to work across numerous specialities.
As our local population increases, our services and skills are expanding and adapting to meet demand. We are continuously looking at best practice models to enhance and improve the services we offer.
The Trust provides services at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, for a local population of over 500,000 people.
If you would like to be part of our innovative and forward thinking team putting patients at the centre of all we do, we invite you to #joinourfamily.
The NHS are striving towards "we work flexibly" as a workforce, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and importantly for you. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated to aid efficient processing of applications. To ensure your application will be considered please submit it at your earliest convenience. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Please note, that due to the limited number of car parking spaces, car parking permits will be allocated subject to compliance with the Trusts eligibility criteria and availability of spaces. Permit holders are not guaranteed a car parking space.
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a smoke free organisation. To improve public health smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site.