As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker at Torbay Hospital, you'll help patients during their stay with us by making sure they get the quality care & support they deserve.
You will support the General Theatre team to deliver safe and high-quality care to all our patients, being adaptable and responsive in order to provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual.
We provide a variety of care pathways in General Theatres meaning there are plenty of learning opportunities and further training!
You Will
* Ensure kit is ready and available as required by the scrub nurse and surgeon.
* Accurately maintain records as required.
* Ensure the theatre is clean, tidy, and fit for purpose.
* Keep up to date with training on specific equipment required for the surgical specialities.
* Occasionally provide support to other areas (Recovery, DSU, and orthopaedics).
* Escort patients from the SAVW to theatres as required.
Why work with us - We are a well-respected unit that is proud of the services we provide and the ability to work collaboratively with our colleagues in both orthopaedic and DSU theatres. We work as one team with opportunities to gain experience in other areas. Every job role within our department is recognized for its importance within the patients' surgical pathway.
Our General theatre department comprises 7 theatres. Orthopaedics has another 3 theatres, totaling 10 within the Level 5 unit, which we share depending on surgical speciality needs. We cover a range of surgical specialities and have a dedicated obstetrics theatre as well.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Kelly Meakins
Job title: Senior Sister/Theatre Manager
Email address: kelly.meakins@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01803 656436
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