Perioperative Support Worker
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Perioperative Support Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team within the elective operating theatres. The post holder will provide essential support to the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and high‑quality patient care throughout the perioperative pathway.
The role involves working across a range of surgical specialties including Urology, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology, with occasional support to General Surgery. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals who are keen to develop skills and experience within the perioperative environment.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the Job Description for full details. Key duties include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting patients within the anaesthetic room, providing reassurance, maintaining dignity and comfort, and assisting the registered practitioner as required
- Undertaking the circulating role in theatre, supporting the multidisciplinary team during operative procedures
- Assisting with the preparation and set‑up of operating theatres, including equipment and consumables, ensuring theatres are ready for subsequent cases
- Contributing to the safe transfer and positioning of patients in accordance with moving and handling policies
- Undertaking and recording patient observations within agreed protocols, escalating concerns appropriately
- Maintaining a safe, clean and well‑organised theatre environment in line with infection prevention and control standards
- Supporting junior staff and learners as appropriate and working under the supervision of registered practitioners
- Contributing to the smooth running of the theatre list and effective use of resources
Working for our organisation
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Band 3 Perioperative Support Worker provides essential support to the theatre team to ensure safe, efficient patient care before, during and after surgery. Responsibilities include preparing operating theatres, checking and cleaning equipment, maintaining stock levels, and assisting with patient positioning and transfers.The role involves supporting registered practitioners with infection prevention and control, maintaining a clean environment, and following health and safety procedures. Perioperative support workers may also assist in recovery areas, transport patients, and provide reassurance to patients, contributing to a safe, compassionate perioperative service.
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities.As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
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Person specification
Qualifications / Education
Essential criteria- Good standard of general education (e.g. GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths) or relevant experience
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Healthcare Support or equivalent
- Evidence of perioperative or theatre‑based training
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in a healthcare or care environment or demonstrable transferable skills
- Previous experience working in an operating theatre or perioperative environment
- Experience supporting patients in the anaesthetic room or clinical procedures
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Basic IT skills or ability to learn Trust systems