Job summary
To support the team in demonstrating highly effective patient care.
To assist in the preparation of theatre prior to surgery and to carry out cleaning of designated areas within theatres.
To provide portering support and undertake the safe transportation of patients within REI Theatres and associated locations within UHPNT and surrounding external areas.
Be responsible for the day-to-day care, maintenance and decontamination of surgical instruments and other items, tracking these to and from their designated areas. To undertake the safe and hygienic movement of equipment, tools, gases, medication, specimens and other requested items within UHPNT and surrounding areas, whilst reporting/escalating any issues in line with current policies and procedures.
Undertake relevant training and development to ensure delivery of the highest levels of service, safely under Health and safety and COSHH regulations.
To ensure stock levels of consumables are maintained, whilst demonstrating stock rotation.
To provide excellent customer care and customer relations for all patients, visitors, general public and have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, some of whom may be unwell, confused, upset or angry.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
- To support the team in demonstrating highly effective patient care.
- To assist in the preparation of theatre prior to surgery and to carry out cleaning of designated areas within theatres.
- To provide portering support and undertake the safe transportation of patients within REI Theatres and associated locations within UHPNT and surrounding external areas.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day care, maintenance and decontamination of surgical instruments and other items, tracking these to and from their designated areas. To undertake the safe and hygienic movement of equipment, tools, gases, medication, specimens and other requested items within UHPNT and surrounding areas, whilst reporting/escalating any issues in line with current policies and procedures.
- Undertake relevant training and development to ensure delivery of the highest levels of service, safely under Health and safety and COSHH regulations.
- To ensure stock levels of consumables are maintained, whilst demonstrating stock rotation.
- To provide excellent customer care and customer relations for all patients, visitors, general public and have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, some of whom may be unwell, confused, upset or angry.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission.
We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take on the role of circulator, opening sterile instruments/consumables for surgical procedures, whilst supporting other members of the theatre team.
- To act as patients advocate in the capacity of escort nurse for General Anaesthetic patients whilst supporting the ODP/Anaesthetic practitioner.
- To work as part as a multidisciplinary team daily, understand own workload and undertake requests received by trust staff.
- To participate in an on-call service.
- To maintain clear and effective communication channels with team leaders, clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Check, transport and change medical gasses, (and their associated equipment), using suitable transportation to and from the appropriate storage facilities.
- To liaise with clinical/nonclinical staff with regards to specific patient interventions, ensuring patients are taken to the correct destination for investigation/treatment.
- Assist clinical staff, transfer teams and escorts when requested with regards to moving patients, whilst using correct manual handling techniques and suitable equipment, ensuring equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained in accordance with health and safety and infection control.
- To liaise with team members to ensure correct patient prioritisation processes are in place and adhered to.
- Ensure relevant and appropriate checks are undertaken at all times to ensure patients are correctly identified prior to any movement. Report any discrepancies immediately.
- Communicate, report or escalate any issues or risks that will compromise an effective service to to relevant people.
- Maintain cleanliness and carry out general housekeeping of relevant areas within the department, ensure areas are kept clear of waste and accessibility is upheld.
- Open, (if appropriate), and distribute post, parcels and stores.
- To be responsible for maintaining stock levels and ordering stores via the hospital Eproc system.
- To support the implementation of quality initiatives within the hospital.
- To undertake training for new equipment and service development as required.
- To actively participate in departmental based continuing education, providing support for students visitors and new members of the team.
- To work independently at times and as part of a team, to undertake daily routine tasks.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. Report any breaches of patient confidentiality immediately to the team leaders.
- Where required, answer any telephone calls in a timely, polite manner, dealing with patient, relative and staff enquiries and seek advice from team members accordingly.
- To be aware and comply with trust policies and procedures to include fire, COSHH and Health and Safety policies.
- Work in an environment where there is occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances including body odour, blood, minor and major trauma.
- To attend in the event of a major incident alert and support other clinical/non clinical staff where required.
- Able to work flexibly to meet the varying need of the service as directed by the team leader.
- As an equal opportunities employer, we would make reasonable adjustments for members of staff that have a disability to help enable them to undertake this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take on the role of circulator, opening sterile instruments/consumables for surgical procedures, whilst supporting other members of the theatre team.
- To act as patients advocate in the capacity of escort nurse for General Anaesthetic patients whilst supporting the ODP/Anaesthetic practitioner.
- To work as part as a multidisciplinary team daily, understand own workload and undertake requests received by trust staff.
- To participate in an on-call service.
- To maintain clear and effective communication channels with team leaders, clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Check, transport and change medical gasses, (and their associated equipment), using suitable transportation to and from the appropriate storage facilities.
- To liaise with clinical/nonclinical staff with regards to specific patient interventions, ensuring patients are taken to the correct destination for investigation/treatment.
- Assist clinical staff, transfer teams and escorts when requested with regards to moving patients, whilst using correct manual handling techniques and suitable equipment, ensuring equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained in accordance with health and safety and infection control.
- To liaise with team members to ensure correct patient prioritisation processes are in place and adhered to.
- Ensure relevant and appropriate checks are undertaken at all times to ensure patients are correctly identified prior to any movement. Report any discrepancies immediately.
- Communicate, report or escalate any issues or risks that will compromise an effective service to to relevant people.
- Maintain cleanliness and carry out general housekeeping of relevant areas within the department, ensure areas are kept clear of waste and accessibility is upheld.
- Open, (if appropriate), and distribute post, parcels and stores.
- To be responsible for maintaining stock levels and ordering stores via the hospital Eproc system.
- To support the implementation of quality initiatives within the hospital.
- To undertake training for new equipment and service development as required.
- To actively participate in departmental based continuing education, providing support for students visitors and new members of the team.
- To work independently at times and as part of a team, to undertake daily routine tasks.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. Report any breaches of patient confidentiality immediately to the team leaders.
- Where required, answer any telephone calls in a timely, polite manner, dealing with patient, relative and staff enquiries and seek advice from team members accordingly.
- To be aware and comply with trust policies and procedures to include fire, COSHH and Health and Safety policies.
- Work in an environment where there is occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances including body odour, blood, minor and major trauma.
- To attend in the event of a major incident alert and support other clinical/non clinical staff where required.
- Able to work flexibly to meet the varying need of the service as directed by the team leader.
- As an equal opportunities employer, we would make reasonable adjustments for members of staff that have a disability to help enable them to undertake this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experinece
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of team working.
- Previous experience of dealing face to face with the general public.
- Proven computer literacy.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working within a theatre environment
- Proven knowledge of trust policies and procedures.
- Proven knowledge of NHS/Trust IT systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/HCA level 2 or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of stores systems for ordering.
Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
- Advocacy skills.
Desirable
- Confident at dealing with people at all levels within the trust.
- Keen to participate in discussions on proposed changes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experinece
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of team working.
- Previous experience of dealing face to face with the general public.
- Proven computer literacy.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working within a theatre environment
- Proven knowledge of trust policies and procedures.
- Proven knowledge of NHS/Trust IT systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/HCA level 2 or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of stores systems for ordering.
Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
- Advocacy skills.
Desirable
- Confident at dealing with people at all levels within the trust.
- Keen to participate in discussions on proposed changes.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
