Theatre Support Worker - Huntingdon

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with prescribed patient care according to the care plan and under formal supervision of qualified staff.

Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of a safe environment for patients undergoing surgery or treatment.

Participate in the movement and handling of patients and moving of items complying with the Moving and Handling Policy at all times.

Assist the registered practitioners in carrying out required surgical and anaesthetic procedures including participating in safety checks within the operating theatre.

Produce accurate legible written documentation where required.

Enter information into the electronic theatre information system.

Receive and pass on information by phone and by using the hospital bleep system.

Operate and maintain equipment after appropriate training.

Record blood loss during operating procedures.

To be familiar with role in emergency procedures after appropriate training.

Check, change and handle medical gas cylinders after appropriate training.

Participate in replacing stock to agreed stock levels, bring forward stock in use and communicate any shortages to appropriate senior staff.

Undertake cleaning within the department including the use of cleaning equipment.

Handle and transport laboratory specimens according to Trust and local policies.

Undertake the handling of clean and soiled linen in Theatre Department.

Undertake the handling of clinical and other waste in Theatre Department.

To maintain confidentiality of information received.

Behave with courtesy and integrity to patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.

Demonstrate the role to less experienced staff.

To be flexible and respond to changes in health care practice, learning new skills and duties that may be considered suitable for the employee to undertake.

Undertake mandatory training according to Trust policy.

To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the Health and Safety policy and Procedure.

To adhere to the trusts Policies and Procedures at all times.

Assist throughout the department with any other duties that may be required.

Other duties

To comply with the roles and responsibilities as defined in the Trusts Health & Safety Policy and the KSF outline for this post.

To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults by undertaking the appropriate level of training in accordance with the safeguarding policy training strategy and being aware of and working within the Trusts safeguarding policies.

Ensure all data collection and processing undertaken is consistently accurate and timely and complies with the Trust Data Quality Policy and local procedures.

Undertake any other similar duties in line with the key purpose of the job

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in English in writing, via IT, verbally and using the telephone
• Ability to cope well with change
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to stay calm under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to report problems and faults

Communication

Essential

• Good written communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Operating Department Support or Health-related subject
• Completion of Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and under minimal supervision
• Experience in a healthcare environment or Operating Theatres

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning

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.

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)