James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The successful post holder will work as a dynamic member of the operating department team effectively contributing to the care of patients and will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support and supervised by the team leader or designated deputy.
Main Duties of the Job
A rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Support Worker to assist in providing excellent patient care within Operating Theatres. The successful candidate will support the team of Registered Nurses and ODP's in the safe delivery of care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
The successful candidate must also be able to use their own initiative and be able to prioritise, be confident and remain calm under pressure, working sometimes under difficult situations thereby possessing excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
Candidates must have good communication skills, be committed to providing high standards of patient care and be able to work well within a busy team environment together with having a mature approach to work.
Expectation of the role will be to not only support the theatre team and patient preoperatively and intraoperatively but also rotate into the role of equipment runner and ensuring our theatres are set up for the next day, an integral role of the smooth running of the theatre complex.
Candidates must be educated to the standards set out in the person specification.
Job Responsibilities
Patient Care: Assist with transfers whilst in the department, perform circulating duties, act as a runner between theaters and set up specialist surgical equipment. Communication with patients.
General Duties: Collection of blood products, contribute to cleaning clinical area.
Person Specification
* It is essential to be able to complete documentation accurately and legibly.
* Must be numerate and literate.
* Previous experience looking after or caring for people in a health care setting.
* Knowledge of infection control issues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata
Reference Number
177-ELECHUB-5978661-A
Job Location
James Paget University Hospital NHS Trust
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