We are looking for a proactive, adaptable team player, to become a member of the multidisciplinary team in our Elective Orthopaedic theatre unit. They will assist us in providing a safe, efficient, and effective service, whilst delivering a high standard of patient care. This will involve undertaking basic and extended skills with indirect supervision, assisting in preparation of theatre areas throughout the day, as well as patient centred portering duties. Please contact us to hear more about this exciting opportunity.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
1. To support the team in demonstrating highly effective patient care.
2. To assist in the preparation of theatre prior to surgery and throughout the operating session and to carry out cleaning of designated areas within theatres.
3. To provide portering support and undertake the safe transportation of patients.
4. Be responsible for the day-to-day care, maintenance and decontamination of surgical equipment and other items, tracking these to and from their designated areas. To undertake the safe and hygienic movement of equipment, tools, gases, medication, specimens, and other requested items within UHPNT and surrounding areas, whilst reporting/escalating any issues in line with current policies and procedures.
5. Undertake relevant training and development to ensure delivery of the highest levels of service, safely under Health and safety and COSHH regulations.
6. To ensure stock levels of consumables are maintained, whilst demonstrating stock rotation.
7. To provide excellent customer care and customer relations for all patients, visitors, general public and have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, some of who may be unwell, confused, upset or angry.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job responsibilities
1. To assist in the preparation of theatres and associated areas prior to surgery.
2. To assist with the turnaround of theatres and associated areas between patients to maintain optimum patient flow and maximise use of all resources.
3. To undertake inter-procedural and sessional cleaning of clinical areas and manage associated waste and equipment.
4. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team daily, understand own workload and undertake requests received by trust staff.
5. To maintain clear and effective communication channels with team leaders, clinical and non-clinical staff.
6. Check, transport and change medical gasses, (and their associated equipment), using suitable transportation to and from the appropriate storage facilities.
7. To liaise with clinical/nonclinical staff with regards to specific patient interventions, ensuring patients are taken to the correct destination for investigation/treatment.
8. Assist clinical staff, transfer teams and escorts when requested with regards to moving patients, whilst using correct manual handling techniques and suitable equipment, ensuring equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained in accordance with health and safety and infection control.
9. Communicate, report, or escalate any issues or risks that will compromise an effective service to relevant people.
10. Maintain cleanliness and carry out general housekeeping of relevant areas within the department, ensure areas are kept clear of waste and accessibility is upheld.
11. To assist in maintaining stock levels for all required items within the department.
12. To support the implementation of quality initiatives within the hospital.
13. To undertake training for new equipment and service development as required.
14. To actively participate in departmental based continuing education, providing support for students visitors and new members of the team.
15. To work independently at times and as part of a team, to undertake daily routine tasks.
16. Ensure patient confidentiality is always maintained. Report any breaches of patient confidentiality immediately to the team leaders.
17. Where required, answer any telephone calls in a timely, polite manner, dealing with patient, relative and staff enquiries and seek advice from team members accordingly.
18. To be aware and comply with trust policies and procedures to include fire, COSHH and Health and Safety policies.
19. Work in an environment where there is occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances including body odour, blood, minor and major trauma.
20. To attend in the event of a major incident alert and support other clinical/non clinical staff where required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ/HCA level 2 or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role.
Knowledge and Experience
* Demonstrable experience of team working.
* Previous demonstrable experience of dealing face to face with the public.
* Experience of working in a theatre environment.
Attitude and Motivation
* Positive caring attitude.
* Evidence of time management skills.
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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