Theatre Support Worker Scrub
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Provision of a dignified and safe perioperative environment for patients, colleagues and visitors
- Maintenance of strict aseptic and infection control procedures
- Contribution to and participation in the team work of the combined medical, surgical and allied health professional team
- To transport conscious & unconscious patients between all acute care areas, including radiology, wards and operating theatres ensuring their safety and dignity at all times.
- To participate as a member of the operating theatre team, assisting in providing a safe and clean environment to receive patients during the peri-operative episode.
- To provide high quality patient care under the guidance and supervision of the senior nurse/operating department practitioner
As a member of the theatre team you will contribute by:
- Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
- Cleaning, preparation and positioning of theatre equipment, furniture and operating lights according to theatre schedules and local policy
- Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients peri-operative stay
- Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
- Assisting with the moving and positioning of the conscious and unconscious patients in preparation for surgery and/or treatment, ensuring that any intravenous infusions, drains or catheters are appropriately positioned.
- Supporting and re-assuring patients during local anaesthetic procedures
- Completing all relevant documentation including patient notes/EPR, TIMS, Theatre registers and care plans
- Remove clinical waste, linen and sharps within theatres and prepare for collection, being aware of local health and safety policies and procedures.
- Clean theatres, recovery and corridors as required daily, observing the Trust Infection Control Policy and take special precautions where required. Ensure changing rooms are kept tidy.
JOB PROFILE
As a member of the theatre team you will contribute by:
- Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
- Cleaning, preparation and positioning of theatre equipment, furniture and operating lights according to theatre schedules and local policy
- Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients peri-operative stay
- Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
- Assisting with the moving and positioning of the conscious and unconscious patients in preparation for surgery and/or treatment, ensuring that any intravenous infusions, drains or catheters are appropriately positioned.
- Supporting and re-assuring patients during local anaesthetic procedures
- Completing all relevant documentation including patient notes/EPR, TIMS, Theatre registers and care plans
- Remove clinical waste, linen and sharps within theatres and prepare for collection, being aware of local health and safety policies and procedures.
- Clean theatres, recovery and corridors as required daily, observing the Trust Infection Control Policy and take special precautions where required. Ensure changing rooms are kept tidy.
- Participate in additional weekly cleaning programme to ensure the required standards of cleanliness following infection control guidelines are maintained in the department.
- Clean and check theatre patient trolleys daily and between cases.
- Complete daily checks of transport and patient trolley Oxygen cylinders and replace as required.
- Maintain a stock of medical gas cylinders, returning empty cylinders to the store as agreed locally.
- If required maintain stocks Theatre Scrubs as required and ensure stocks are counted daily to facilitate reordering.
- Report immediately to a senior member of staff any incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, staff or visitors, and take any necessary action as instructed.
- To perform other duties as directed by Senior Nurses and Theatre Manager.
- To assist with the transfer of patients from the acute care area to the anaesthetic room/theatres/recovery room, including x-ray department on all hospital sites according to local policy.
- Clean and maintain specialised equipment, reporting any faults to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care to patients throughout their peri-operative experience, ensuring at all times that utmost regard is given to patient dignity, safety, values, individuality, religion and confidentiality. To be aware of and comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
- Where required participate in the on call rota for emergency surgery contributing to 24-hour cover for the departments.
- If required be responsible for the care and transportation of specimens to the Pathology Department.
- If required Transport blood and blood products to and from the blood bank following local policies and procedures.
- If required transport cadavers from theatre to the mortuary in a sensitive and appropriate manner
Maintaining Safety
- To undertake annual training including update in Basic Life Support, Manual Handling and Fire prevention
- To be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety and Infection Control policies and risk assessments carried out within the department, including those specific to the specific clinical area.
- To report all accidents, incidents and areas of concern to senior staff ensuring relevant documentation is completed
- To have knowledge of the procedure for calling for emergency assistance following cardiac arrest or patient emergency.
- To ensure all faulty equipment is taken out of service, cleaned appropriately, labelled correctly and sent for repair.
- Ensure all equipment is cleaned correctly (according to hospital policy) and stored appropriately. To assist in maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues
- To establish and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues through effective verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Contribute towards the creation of a welcoming and safe atmosphere for patients and visitors to the department.
- To assist in promoting and maintaining good communication between all members of the theatre team
- To be familiar with the concept of team working, be involved in team discussions, meetings and project developments
- To answer telephone calls, accurately relaying messages to other members of the multi-disciplinary team promptly and accurately
- To be aware of the roles within the team the structure of the unit and it’s relationship within the organisation
- Complete your departmental competencies and hour logs in a timely manner in line with departmental guidelines
- To help orientate and act as co-mentor for new health care assistants and other staff
- To utilise educational resources available in Theatres, in the Trust and from other sources to identify and develop areas of knowledge and skills for own personal and professional development.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Theatre Support Worker Scrub roles across Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,730 - £23,177 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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