Job overview

Are you a looking to develop your skills into the cardiothoracic specialty?

We are looking to recruit highly motivated staff with a patient focused approach to join our team in CTC Theatres  as a Theatre Support Worker. 

If you feel you can work within a fast paced environment delivering high quality care, then we would like to hear from you. A genuine interest in the Theatre environment is essential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Support Worker to join our multi-disciplinary theatre team at The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre initially on a 12 month maternity cover. This role requires an enthusiastic, committed and diligent person who is keen to move into a specialist department, able to work within a dynamic team and will strive to maintain the high standard of care offered to our patients. There will be an on call commitment required as part of the post to cover out of hours working. 

Please demonstrate your suitability for this role in the 'Further Comment' section of the application form, as this will be a highly sought after position.

Opportunities for career progression are available. Excellent communication skills and a good level of fitness are a must.

For further details / informal visits contact: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Your role will be assisting the qualified staff within the department, preparing, cleaning and maintaining all areas of the theatre/day surgery Keep all areas of the units clean and tidy as required (according to the cleaning checklists) and facilitate a team approach to good housekeeping, assisting with transferring and positioning of patients and maintaining patient trolleys.

You will assist with the collection of blood from Blood Bank when required, transfer specimens to laboratory in the appropriate containers, report any mechanical failings to the Department Equipment Controller (DEC) and keep all areas restocked and contribute to identifying the need for changes in stock levels.

You will also maintaining written records as required, complete appropriate documentation and audit forms, have the ability to support the trained staff in recovery after training and being deemed competent to do so and have responsibility for the induction and development of newly recruited Theatre Health Care Support Workers.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. 

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. 

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress