Operating Department Orderly - Theatre Services

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint an Operating Department Orderly for Theatre Services.

Theatre services consists of Main Theatre and Day Surgery Centre, and you will be required to work in both areas.

The role as a porter/Operating department Orderly is an integral part of the team. This post includes transporting patients to and from the wards to the operating department, maintaining the high standards of cleanliness required within an operating theatre department, disposing of waste and other general duties that occur within the department.

The role requires a large amount of moving and handling of patient trollies, beds, and clinical waste and laundry, and instrument sets.

There is a considerable amount of walking and you may have to transfer equipment between departments in addition to the above.

You need to be able to demonstrate you have a pleasant nature and good communication skills, and are able to follow instructions.

Full participation in a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends is required.

Theatre services are constantly looking at ways to improve staff experience. The recently developed rest and wellbeing room and numerous staff incentives such as lunch vouchers and elective shortfall list working incentives are presently in place.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the provision of an operating theatre service which includes Main Theatre and Day Surgery Unit, co-operating with theatre, ward and medical staff to maintain a safe environment for the patient and staff.

The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with the all Trust policies and procedures with special regards to Confidentiality, Health and Safety at Work and Fire.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Date posted

02 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-EL556

Job locations

Theatre Services

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Handling

Moving patients between beds and trolleys as required.

Assisting in positioning of patients in preparation for surgery.

Transporting patients internal and external to the department.

Maintaining a high standard of patient trolley cleanliness.

Demonstrate a professional and polite manner when transferring patients.

General Duties

Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the department.

Ensure that the department is kept tidy at all times especially corridors.

Assist in maintaining table attachments, keeping them clean and tidy.

Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of all equipment.

Assist in the movement of used instruments, linen and clinical/domestic waste to collection points.

Provide general messenger duties as required.

Support Theatre staff with the collection and management of specimens as required.

To demonstrate competence in collecting blood products from blood bank in a timely manner. Able to complete relevant documentation.

Seek advice/support from supervisor or other senior members of staff in situations that are unfamiliar.

Stock Control

Assist with maintenance of stock levels within the department by completion of stock check forms and placing of internal orders and by ensuring that the goods are checked in and put away in the required location.

Change and replenish medical gas cylinders as required.

Assist and support with the collection and recording of good received ensuring that trust policies are followed.

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meets appropriate Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures.

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by Service needs.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

Welcome patients, patients relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication.

To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the Registered Practitioner.

Communicate effectively within the Multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.

Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior Practitioner on duty.

Use the Hospital information support system and other computer systems as required by the department.

Team Working

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.

To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.

Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.

Participate in audit under the direction of the Registered Practitioner.

Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.

Support the housekeeper with general housekeeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs.

Education, Training and Personal Development

To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.

To complete the Trusts and department induction programme.

To participate in the Trust Appraisal process.

To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Handling

Moving patients between beds and trolleys as required.

Assisting in positioning of patients in preparation for surgery.

Transporting patients internal and external to the department.

Maintaining a high standard of patient trolley cleanliness.

Demonstrate a professional and polite manner when transferring patients.

General Duties

Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the department.

Ensure that the department is kept tidy at all times especially corridors.

Assist in maintaining table attachments, keeping them clean and tidy.

Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of all equipment.

Assist in the movement of used instruments, linen and clinical/domestic waste to collection points.

Provide general messenger duties as required.

Support Theatre staff with the collection and management of specimens as required.

To demonstrate competence in collecting blood products from blood bank in a timely manner. Able to complete relevant documentation.

Seek advice/support from supervisor or other senior members of staff in situations that are unfamiliar.

Stock Control

Change and replenish medical gas cylinders as required.

Assist and support with the collection and recording of good received ensuring that trust policies are followed.

Professional Values

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meets appropriate Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures.

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons.

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by Service needs.

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

Welcome patients, patients relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication.

To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the Registered Practitioner.

Communicate effectively within the Multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.

Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior Practitioner on duty.

Use the Hospital information support system and other computer systems as required by the department.

Team Working

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.

To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.

Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.

Participate in audit under the direction of the Registered Practitioner.

Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.

Support the housekeeper with general housekeeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs.

Education, Training and Personal Development

To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.

To complete the Trusts and department induction programme.

To participate in the Trust Appraisal process.

To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good basic level of education
Willing to undertake training as required

Desirable

Health Care related training
Customer Service NVQ or equivalent

Experience

Essential

General work experience
Working as part of a team

Desirable

Health Care experience
Customer service experience

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills both verbally and in writing
Able to follow instructions
Able to cope with competing demands and prioritise
Able to concentrate in a busy environment

Personal Qualities

Essential

Positive outlook
Good interpersonal skills able to demonstrate a polite, friendly manner
Empathetic and caring attitude
Sense of humour

Other

Essential

Able to carry out demanding physical activities
Flexible to work early, late shifts, weekends and bank holidays

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good basic level of education
Willing to undertake training as required

Desirable

Health Care related training
Customer Service NVQ or equivalent

Experience

Essential

General work experience
Working as part of a team

Desirable

Health Care experience
Customer service experience

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills both verbally and in writing
Able to follow instructions
Able to cope with competing demands and prioritise
Able to concentrate in a busy environment

Personal Qualities

Essential

Positive outlook
Good interpersonal skills able to demonstrate a polite, friendly manner
Empathetic and caring attitude
Sense of humour

Other

Essential

Able to carry out demanding physical activities
Flexible to work early, late shifts, weekends and bank holidays

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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