Theatre Support WorkerNHS

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Main duties of the job

Women Centre Theatres

Band 2 Theatre support worker

We currently have opportunities for Band 2 Theatre Support Worker to join our caring and dynamic team.

Our Five theatre suite specialises in Benign and early stage cancer Gynaecological cases and Elective and emergency obstetric cases.This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to be part of our Women Centre Theatres. This department provides 24-hour emergency cover; therefore there will be shift work, night duty and weekend shifts.

It is in one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK, Oxford University Hospitals group. Our collaboration with the University of Oxford underpins the quality of the care and pioneering surgical techniques that are provided to our patients.

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will undertake the following duties under the supervision of a registered practitioner.

Clinical:

• To acquire, maintain and improve knowledge and skills required to perform all agreed aspects of patient care competently. This may involve in-house training as agreed with the Team Leader and Ward Manager. Taking patients vital signs e.g. Blood Pressure, pulse, Temp, performing ECG, taking blood sugar, removal of cannula.
• In collaboration with a registered practitioner, is able to assess the patients needs and has understanding of the required assessment.
• Under the supervision of a registered practitioner, is able to give direct care to patients, maintaining their dignity and individuality.
• Ensuring patients property is allocated to the appropriate place.
• To assist patients to meet their dietary needs, giving attention to special diets and cultural requirements.
• Assist patients to mobilise safely, using prescribed aids as per care plan.
• To accurately feedback to a registered practitioner the care given to patients during the shift and of any changes in the patients condition.
• To demonstrate skills of time management and prioritisation of workload with support from a registered practitioner..
• To be able to use the EPR [Electronic Patient Record] once training has been given.

Please refer to more detailed attached job descriptions.

About us

THEATRE SUPPORT WORKER

Oxford isn't just a good place to work; it's also a great place to live. The compact easy-to navigate city boasts a rich architectural history, with plenty of green spaces, riverside walks and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. From Oxford there is easy access to London, and major transport links. Blenheim Palace, Windsor Castle and the Cotswolds are all within easy reach. Our location is conveniently situated for public transport. The bus and mainline train stations are both within a short bus journey or bike ride.

Our core values are excellence, compassion, respect, delivery, learning and improvement. Collaboration and partnership are also central to our approach in delivering our fundamental activities of patient care teaching and research.

As a member of the nursing team to assist qualified members of staff to provide a high standard of patient care to patients.

To contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward environment.

To work as part of the team in developing and maintaining services provided to patients.

To maintain the dignity and privacy of all patients and respect their right to confidentiality.

Maintain accurate, legible and legally sound records of care and assessment provided to patients.