Band 2 Theatre Support Worker

Some exciting opportunities have arisen for aspiring Theatre Support Workers to support the clinical team at Solihull Main Theatres, Solihull Elective Hub Theatres and Good Hope Theatres.

The theatres offer specialities such as urology, robotics, colorectal, breast/plastics, orthopaedic and UGI surgery on the Solihull site, and orthopaedics, gynae, general, obstetrics, ophthalmology and emergency on the Good Hope site.

We are seeking applications from hardworking, honest and reliable individuals who are interested in a unique position that directly contributes to high-quality patient-centred care.

The post holder will undertake the movement of patients, equipment and designated items throughout the hospital and will contribute to the maintenance of a clean and safe working environment., Communication and Relationship Skills

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, visitors and Trust colleagues, overcoming any differences in communication.

Obtain consent from patients prior to conducting any intervention and where this is withheld seek advice or support from a registered practitioner.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues, recognising there may be a need to utilise alternative methods of communication where there are barriers to understanding. Ensure conversations and interactions are factual, reassuring and tactful referring to a registered practitioner as required.

Welcome patients and visitors to the department, provide assistant, support and information where required. Answer the telephone and deal with visitors to the department promptly in a polite and professional manner and deal with enquiries as appropriate. Make work related phone calls or IT requests as necessary.

Receive and convey information on behalf of others, ensure all information received and conveyed is clear, precise, accurate and timely - this will involve answering bleeps and telephones on behalf of other staff.

Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour and ensure effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and relatives.

Communicate effectively with other team members ensuring that the views and wishes of the patient are communicated and taken into consideration.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.