Senior Support Worker (Theatres) Jobs

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Location:
United Kingdom, Sheffield

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

24937.00 - 26598.00 GBP / Year ▼

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Job Description:

Make a Difference in Children's Lives - Join Our Theatres Team as a Senior Support Worker! We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our busy 24/7 Paediatric Theatre Centre, a specialist unit delivering high-quality care to children and young people locally, nationally, and internationally. In this vital role, you'll support Registered Nurses and ODPs in providing safe, effective care in theatre.

Job Responsibility:

Help with patient assessments and contribute to care planning
Help deliver care to children in the theatre and support anaesthetised patients
Maintain patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality
Support and train junior theatre colleagues
Manage administrative tasks, including patient records and communication with the theatre supply team
Ensure a clean and safe environment in the theatre and clinical areas, maintaining infection control standards
Order and maintain clinical supplies, working with the theatre supply team
Provide emotional support to patients and families in difficult situations
Maintain equipment, stock, and a safe clinical environment

Requirements:

GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A-C) or Level 2 functional skills equivalent
Experience of a multidisciplinary team environment
Some knowledge and skills in a care environment
Knowledge of health and safety in a healthcare environment
Knowledge of principles of infection control
Basic IT skills, which include competency at using word and email
Ability to work alongside qualified staff caring for children and young people requiring surgical procedures
Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team delivering direct patient care
An ability to show initiative and take on own responsibilities and accountability
An ability to prioritise workloads and manage your own time
An ability to work under pressure
Willingness to undertake different shift patterns - mornings, lates, and nights to cover the service needs
A non-judgemental attitude to children and their families, carers and colleagues
Demonstrate empathy and respect to individuals and co-workers
Ability to accept instructions, feedback, and supervision

Nice to have:

SCH Band 2 or 3 in house competency package
Care certificate
Level 3 Vocational Health Diploma
Worked in healthcare/social care environment
Knowledge of safeguarding children and young adults
Compliance of policies and procedures in a regulated health care provider
Knowledge of basic life support
Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment
Compliance of policies and procedures in reference to equality and diversity

What we offer:

Generous annual leave and pension schemes
Health and wellbeing programmes
Exclusive discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Expiration:
December 15, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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