An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, highly motivated individual to join the operating department team, accepting patients for theatre, circulating within the theatre and assisting the theatre staff in the day to day work of the department.
The role requires empathy, good communication and the ability to work under pressure.
The post holder will be required to work unsocial hours, nights, weekends and on calls.
* Accepting patients prior to surgery
* Complete preoperative checklist
* Chaperoning patients in the anaesthetic room
* Assisting the qualified theatre team
* Circulating during theatre lists
* Cleaning theatres and other relevant areas
* Preparing equipment for the following days surgery
* Ordering equipment where necessary
* Assist with maintenance of stock levels and stock rotation and knowledge of where equipment and stock are stored
* Disposal of rubbish and clinical waste within Trust protocols
* Assist in caring for patients post operatively in the Recovery room
* Answer and take telephone messages for surgeons and theatre staff
* Recording of patient information e.g. fluid balance chart, pressure area care and completion of Bluespier theatre record
* Collecting blood when required from Path Lab
* This role requires moving patients and heavy trays and standing for long periods of time.
Why CHFT? Why Now?
Join CHFT and be part of a team that’s at the forefront of surgical excellence and innovation:
* NHS Recognised: Our theatres have been celebrated for their post-pandemic achievements in an NHS Providers case study: "Providers Deliver: Achieving value for money."
* National Spotlight: Our proactive approach to waiting list management has been featured by Sky News.
* Award-Winning Performance: Shortlisted as a finalist for the 2023 Health Service Journal’s Performance Recovery Award for our theatres and elective recovery work.
* Pioneering Accreditation: One of the first trusts in England to be accredited as a GIRFT surgical hub.
* Cutting-Edge Technology: We've recently launched robotic surgery at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, demonstrating our commitment to advanced surgical techniques.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Debra Yates Job title: CRH Clinical Operations manager Email address: Debra.Yates@cht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01422 222348 #J-18808-Ljbffr