Job summary
We are looking for a Operating Theatre Porter Assistant to join our team at Oldham Royal Hospital to provide a quality service to all patients, visitors, and staff throughout the Trust, by carrying out their wide range of duties, including moving and handling, in a professional manner observing all Health and Safety and departmental codes of practice and procedures.
You will Ensure a timely transportation of patients to and from wards, inpatient areas, transport of medical equipment or other places of care and assess and make a transport plan for patients with medical support requirements to ensure a safe transport plan is made.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the development and maintenance of a safe environment in order to deliver and promote patient care.
- Assisting with the preparation of the theatre/recovery area prior to an operating session, positioning of equipment and completing all safety checks as per policy/procedures.
- Assisting in the preparation cleaning and checking of theatre trolleys, wheelchairs and other equipment within the theatre corridors.
- Assist in the cleaning of the theatre as and when required.
- Assisting in the cleaning and preparation of other appropriate areas.
- Maintain stock level and ensure stock rotation in all theatres.
- Disposal of clinical waste / body parts as per policy
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire - to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a healthcare theatre environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate a positive attitude
- Ability to undertake manual handling training and undertake manual handling duties specific to role
- Ability to undertake training specific to theatre environment
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a healthcare theatre environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate a positive attitude
- Ability to undertake manual handling training and undertake manual handling duties specific to role
- Ability to undertake training specific to theatre environment
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
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).