Theatre Support Worker (Operating Theatres)
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers to join our supportive and dedicated Operating Theatre Teams.
Our Theatre Support Workers are core members of the Peri-operative Team across all areas of operating theatres and recovery.
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
Whether you are already an experienced healthcare assistant in a hospital setting, working in a caring role in a nursing home or domiciliary care or new to a caring role, we believe we have a fulfilling role here with RJAH, where you will be supported to develop your skills and be integral to providing excellent patient care.
For those new to care or new to NHS care, we have a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and the opportunity for development. We will offer you genuine commitment to your work/life balance and have the flexibility to find you a role with the number of hours that work for you. There will be support to complete Level 2 diploma in clinical health care support and if you are looking to develop your career, we have several routes available such as Nurse Associate training.
About us
Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.
Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.
Job responsibilities
Preoperative Phase
* Assist the clinical teams with preparation of the clinical environment.
* Responsible for the safe collection and escort of preoperative patient from the ward/same day admission unit following completion of appropriate competencies, ensuring patient details are correct, relevant checks undertaken and all relevant documentation is correct and present.
* Act as an escort in anaesthetic room, ensuring accuracy of handover to theatre team.
* Carry out, as delegated, the decontamination of the environment and equipment in accordance with Trust protocols and National policies.
* Ensure that patient trolleys are appropriately equipped and safe for patient transportation, reporting any defective trolleys to appropriate Theatre Practitioners.
* Assist in the safe transferring and movement of patients throughout the unit, and between departments, ensuring that the necessary documents and notes accompany the patient.
* Act as a patient escort between perioperative areas and clinical departments.
* Re stock clinical areas as required, ensuring that items are stored correctly. Remove any damaged items and report to the Registered Theatre Practitioners.
Intraoperative Phase
* Participating as an integral member of the team and carrying out delegated duties under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Theatre Practitioners.
* Working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team for the benefit of the patient, recognising and respecting each member of the teams role and contribution.
* Support the clinical team to turnaround the Theatre between patients/cases so ensuring patient flow is maintained and efficiency increased.
* Report appropriately any deficits, breakages, and faulty equipment or sterility problems to a registered practitioner.
* Assist in the positioning of patients and transfer of patients pre and post surgery using safe manual handling techniques.
* Assist with any other delegated task within limitations of training and assessed competence.
General Duties
* Undertake tasks and roles associated with the transportation of SSD, consumables, and equipment within Theatre environment and throughout Trust as required.
* Act as a messenger and assist with the transportation of equipment and materials to the appropriate department in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that all necessary documentation is completed in accordance with Trust requirements.
* Support turnaround of recovery between patients to increase patient flow and maximise efficiency within this environment.
* Re stock department as required, ensuring that items are stored correctly. Remove any damaged items and report to the Registered Theatre Practitioners.
* Carry out, as delegated, the decontamination of the environment and equipment in accordance with Trust protocols and National policies.
* Provide daily maintenance and cleaning checks on patient trolleys.
* Transportation of medical gases as required and in line with Trust guidance.
* Change O2/CO2 cylinders, check levels and replace as required.
* Correct handling and disposal of sharps containers.
* Movement of clinical waste within department and to designated areas outside theatres.
* Transport of specimens ensuring appropriate documentation completed.
* Collection of loaned equipment from wards on daily basis.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
* Apprenticeship in Health Level 2 or QCF Diploma level 2 Health
* Numeracy and Literacy Level 1 or equivalent
Work Experience
* Able to work as a member of a team
* Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to complete documentation accurately
* Ability to demonstrate and awareness of healthcare work, policies and procedures
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.
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