Theatre Support Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Fazakerley, L9 7AL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

To perform clinical observations on patients under the supervision of the registered practitioner within the scope of competency training, being able to recognise, record and report changes in patients condition and relevant observations to registered staff: Accurately measure and record blood loss: weighing swabs, measuring suction to calculate loss before information is communicated/reported to anaesthetist and registered staff. (site specific) Sterilisation of specialised equipment in decontamination area as required by specialty, following manufacturers and Trust guidance. Overall management of scopes, including the organisation of repairs per COSHH and manufactures guidance and daily maintenance of storage cabinets and stock levels. Support the perioperative team in sending for patients where appropriate and receive a handover of care from the ward teams ensuring receipt of clinical notes and handover of care face-to-face at the patients bedside as per Locssips guidance. Assist in safe transfer of postoperative patients back to the ward ensuring oxygen is available and in working order. Carry out patient safety checks and report any discrepancies to the theatre practitioner in charge. Demonstrate correct use of PPE for: laser, X Ray, infected cases, chemical spillages and disposal of clinical waste and fluids. Escort the patient to the anaesthetic room, assisting the anaesthetist and anaesthetic practitioner as necessary, ensuring the appropriate monitoring and equipment is applied as requested within the scope of competency training. Assist with the moving and handling of patients from bed to theatre trolleys, ensuring correct position, following adequate training. Act as the patients advocate, maintaining their dignity at all times within a departmental team to ensure total Pre, Peri and Post-operative care. Work flexibility within the department, according to competency and skills. Monitor and manage the replacement of fluids using relevant fluid management systems during orthopaedic/urology surgery and other applicable surgical procedures ensuring expiry dates are checked with registered practitioner. Able to receive and care for theatre specimen correctly and understand the differing requirements for histology, culture and sensitivity, cytology and frozen sections, with oversight from registered practitioner. Arrange the collection of specimens in a timely manner using established organisational practices liaising with external partners as required. To collect and accept blood products in accordance with the trust policy ensuring they are delivered to the correct theatre in both elective and emergency procedures. Demonstrates correct storage of blood in theatre blood fridges. Care for the dying/organ donation patient with dignity, providing support to the visiting teams as required Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff by completing checks as required and reporting immediately any hazards or areas of concern. Act within a link role where required for training competencies e.g. blood collection, fire safety.

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