Theatre Support WorkerNHS

Job summary

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Main Theatres Department

University Hospital North Tees

37.5 hours per week

Contract Type : full time substantive

Disclosure Check: ENHANCED

Would you like to be part of an increasing service delivering high quality care to patients?

Have you got a caring nature and a willingness to learn and develop new skills in a supported environment?

We have a vacancy for Band 3 Theatre Support Workers within main theatres.

You will help provide a high standard of care to patients undergoing anaesthetic and surgical procedures, assisting in the departments workload and delivering a quality service in a professional manner.

Main duties of the job

To provide support to the multi professional team by undertaking appropriate duties following assessment and planning of requirements by a registered practitioner. Additionally to provide support by undertaking non nursing and ancillary duties.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi professional team with supervision/guidance from registered practitioner.

Job description

Adheres to Trust policy and procedures governing health and safety in the workplace.

The safe conveyance and movement of patients to and from theatres between wards and departments by bed/trolley/wheelchair/assisted walking

Assist with the preparation/positioning of patients and equipment for a theatre list

And be familiar with the operating tables and their fitments

Assist the professional healthcare worker during the delivery of Pre, Peri and Postoperative care and respond as directed by the healthcare professional in emergency situations.

Complete documentation in accordance with NMC standards.

Prevention and control of hospital acquired infection by ensuring the correct disposal of linen and clinical waste and maintaining close liaison with the Trusts control of infection department.

Carry out cleaning and care of equipment being aware of manufacturers recommendations.

Assist in the stocking of shelves and storage of equipment.

Act as a member of the theatre team with regard to cleaning theatre furniture and floors at the conclusion of lists.

Following appropriate level of training in the Theatre areas accept delegated duties within parameters of capabilities and competencies.

Implementation of Trust Risk Management Strategy and understand implications of same within area of work.

Ensure attendance at all mandatory training events and identify/maintain own professional/personal development needs via the Trusts appraisal process and development opportunities.

Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

• Control of Infection

Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.

• Communication and Working Relationships

Communicate with patients, including carers and relatives promoting good public relationships

Communicate effectively with all the multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with other agencies, as appropriate promoting positive working relationships

• The most challenging part of the job

To achieve competence to a level defined locally thus demonstrating the ability to function as a member of the Theatre team.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.