Job summaryTheatre Support Worker | MaidstoneFull Time Permanent | Competitive salary in line with Agenda for ChangeAre you a support worker with experience working in theatres? Do you want to develop your career your way? Do you want to join the only AfPP accredited Theatres team in Kent?We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join our Theatres team. As a Theatre Support Worker, you will be responsible for preparing theatres for surgery including the cleaning of theatre and recovery areas, collecting and escorting patients for their surgeries and maintaining appropriate patient records.This role is ideally suited to an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker who has a demonstratable ability to build a rapport with patients in a short period of time, and who is looking to progress their perioperative career in a clinical environment that will support your ongoing professional development to help you operate at your fullest potential.Working hours will be 4 days per week Monday to Saturday 07:30 – 18:00. You will work 1 Saturday per month.Main duties of the jobAs a Theatre Support Worker you will:Cleaning of theatre and recovery areas before and after operating sessions, also adhering to the weekly cleaning schedule.Stocking of cupboards and stock containers against agreed stock levels.Collecting and escorting the patient, and assisting with transferring of the patient from trolley to table under supervision of trained staff.Assisting with the safe positioning of patient on operating table.Acting as circulating person for the scrub team and within the scope of the role.About usKIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:Competitive SalaryFree Secure Staff ParkingPension SchemePrivate Health Insurance33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthdayLife AssuranceAnnual Flu VaccinationFree Eye TestFlexible working and annualised hours contracts are availableRelocation packages availableAt KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, recruiter would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-checkJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you wish to know more about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential-------DesirableAn NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or Care CertificateExperienceEssentialBe a flexible and adaptable individual that can work to tight deadlinesDisplay excellent communication skills and interpersonal skillsHave the ability to carry out instructions accuratelyDesirableHave previous experience working within Theatres or a Decontamination UnitDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameKIMS HospitalAddressKIMS HospitalNewnham Court Way, WeaveringMaidstoneAll UKME14 5FTEmployer's websitehttps://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)