Theatre Support Worker / PACU Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our friendly and professional team within the Operating Theatre Department as a Theatre Support Worker. We cover a number of different specialities including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynae and Obstetrics, ENT, maxillofacial, Breast, Urology and Ophthalmic.

You will have, or be willing to work towards, completion of the Care Certificate & also must complete within an 18 month period, QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. This training, if required, will enable you to assist with the preparation and cleanliness of the theatre environment for both surgery and anaesthetics, providing care to the patients throughout their journey in the operating theatre and enable you to support staff at all levels.

Good communication skills are essential.

Maths and English are required at GCSE Grade A to C, 4 to 9, or Functional Skills Level 2

As part of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department the post holder will play a vital role in the day to day operation and smooth running of the department. They will accomplish this with the provision of the highest possible standards of individualised patient care, housekeeping, portering and circulating duties. As part of their training package all post holders will be required to complete the QCF Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support which will enable them to meet the nationally recognised standards of competence for support workers.

The post you are applying for comes under The Protection of Children’s Act 1999, and The Care Standards Act 2000. In accordance with this legislation, successful candidates will be subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service to ascertain their suitability to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

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