Theatre Support Worker - Edgbaston, United Kingdom - Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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Edgbaston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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To assist and support all members of the theatre staff and multi-disciplinary team, in providing safe, effective and efficient care to all adult patients during their time in theatres and recovery.


All TSWs new to post will be expected to attend classroom study and be part of a clinical team and will develop a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they have both the educational knowledge and practical skills required to be a Theatre Support Worker whilst working towards Cavendish Care Certificate.

Circulating duties will be carried out within theatre and recovery as determined by theatre activity

The theatre environment and equipment will be prepared safely and appropriately.

Stock levels will be maintained within theatre.

All actions will adhere to Trust policies and procedures.

To actively participate in all forms of departmental communication, ensuring that the Trust agreed escalation structure is appropriately utilised.


The post holder will work mainly within the nursing team, tasks being allocated on a daily basis by the shift leader.

Assist the department manager in ensuring stock levels are maintained.

Chaperone nurses and doctors as required with examinations and minor procedures, support patient throughout the procedure emotionally.


To assist in the daily cleaning and preparation of equipment and the processing of dirty equipment and linen disposal correctly.


Undertake any other reasonable duties, which may be required as delegated by a qualified nurse, which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post, to meet the needs of the service.

This will include cover of appropriate duties during the absence of colleagues. You may also be deployed to others area within Gynaecology and Women's service to meet and maintain safe staffing.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK.

Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.

Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work.

Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.


Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.


Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

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