Job summary Join TeamLNWH in the £9 million, brand new, state of the art North West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre. Based at Central Middlesex Hospital in Brent, the elective orthopaedic centre will see over 4,000 Londoners a year for routine bone and joint surgery when it opens in November 2023. We're looking for a permanent, highly motivated and reliable team player to support our surgical team to care for our patients in operating theatres. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for: Assisting the surgical team to provide high quality and safe patient care Supporting the surgical team in the preparation of sterile and non- sterile equipment. Prepare theatre prior to commencing and closing of an operating list Participate in circulation duties, commensurate with banding Maintaining a clean and tidy environment throughout theatres to comply with Infection Prevention Requirements Maintaining consumable stock levels in theatres as well as in storage areas. Support out of hour surgery as a member of the Theatre team, rotating to weekends and on call duties About us Working in the elective orthopaedic centre, you'll have countless opportunities to learn and develop your skills while working with medical and healthcare professionals from across our northwest London acute provider collaborative. And because you'll be a part of TeamLNWH, you'll have access to plenty of great benefits too, including fitness classes, our employee assistance programme, and some massive discounts from popular brands. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £28,166 a year Per annum including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8573SM Job locations Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane Park Royal NW10 7NS Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibility Demonstration Trust HEART value at all time Works under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner to deliver planned care. Assists in the collection of patients from the ward and receipt into theatres Undertakes circulating role in theatres undertaking swab and instruments counts with a registered practitioner as per policy and scope of role Assisting in transferring patients intraoperatively with prospectively prepared appropriate equipment/table attachments. Participate in cleaning and disposal of waste in accordance with theatre and trust policy. Ensure patient trolleys/ beds are cleaned, prepared and in working order. Assists the Loan and Instrument coordinator to resource loan kit Escalates supply chain issues to the loan coordinator and theatre team Assist with management of loan instruments from arrival on site through initial sterilisation, subsequent decontamination and return to company Escalate estate issues and report to helpdesk for repair. Contribute to accurate documentation by input data on Theatre Information Management System as appropriate to role Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibility Demonstration Trust HEART value at all time Works under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner to deliver planned care. Assists in the collection of patients from the ward and receipt into theatres Undertakes circulating role in theatres undertaking swab and instruments counts with a registered practitioner as per policy and scope of role Assisting in transferring patients intraoperatively with prospectively prepared appropriate equipment/table attachments. Participate in cleaning and disposal of waste in accordance with theatre and trust policy. Ensure patient trolleys/ beds are cleaned, prepared and in working order. Assists the Loan and Instrument coordinator to resource loan kit Escalates supply chain issues to the loan coordinator and theatre team Assist with management of loan instruments from arrival on site through initial sterilisation, subsequent decontamination and return to company Escalate estate issues and report to helpdesk for repair. Contribute to accurate documentation by input data on Theatre Information Management System as appropriate to role Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9 / A - C, including Mathematics and English Or Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Mathematics certificates o104 UCAS points, or equivalent (NARIC report) oOr Level 3 qualification in a Health and Social Care related course or equivalent qualification Basic computer literacy Desirable A Level or Level 3 Qualification Undertake personal development to meet identified needs Knowledge and experience Essential Literacy and numeric skills Understand Health and Safety Desirable Previously work in caring for people environment Experience working in a hospital encvironment Skill and abilities Essential Reliable Willing to learn Good team player Desirable Ability to use electronic patient management system Personal attributes and HEART values Essential Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values Puncture and hard working Desirable Attention to details Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9 / A - C, including Mathematics and English Or Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Mathematics certificates o104 UCAS points, or equivalent (NARIC report) oOr Level 3 qualification in a Health and Social Care related course or equivalent qualification Basic computer literacy Desirable A Level or Level 3 Qualification Undertake personal development to meet identified needs Knowledge and experience Essential Literacy and numeric skills Understand Health and Safety Desirable Previously work in caring for people environment Experience working in a hospital encvironment Skill and abilities Essential Reliable Willing to learn Good team player Desirable Ability to use electronic patient management system Personal attributes and HEART values Essential Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values Puncture and hard working Desirable Attention to details 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 details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane Park Royal NW10 7NS Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)