Job summary
Are you interested in starting a career in Theatres within Liverpool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Support Worker to work within our busy operating theatre department providing care for patients who are under the care of most surgical specialities with this this post specifically for Ophthalmology.
Main duties of the job
o Daily cleaning of the theatre area, Scrub Room and Exit Rooms including all furniture, fittings and specialised equipment.o Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials and equipment in each theatre area.o Prepare packs, set up trolleys, setup theatres for scrub team. Ordering of CSSD, TSSU, stores and instruments for the lists thefollowing day.
- Collecting patients from Theatre Admissions Unit.
- Taking patients back to Theatre Admissions Units Post-operatively.
- Monitoring patients vitals/observations during surgical procedures.
o Act as circulating assistant during operative procedures. Deal appropriately with specimens and measurement of urine and bloodloss.o Set up theatre for the following day's list, ensuring instruments, trays etc are available, recording shortages to ensure smoothrunning of list.o Receive and identify patients for clinical/operative procedures and support. them whilst in the Anaesthetic Room prior to surgery.o Ensure all relevant information is recorded on the computerised patient information sheet.o Complete any documentation necessary for nursing records.o Promote and maintain safety and security of the environment by adhering to theatre protocols and policies at all times. Ensurepatients dignity and religious/cultural beliefs are respected at all times. Act as patients advocate whilst in the theatre department.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daily cleaning of the theatre area, Scrub Room and Exit Rooms including all furniture, fittings and specialised equipment.
Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials and equipment in each theatre area. Prepare packs, set up trolleys, setup theatres for scrub team. Ordering of CSSD, TSSU, stores and instruments for the lists the following day.
Act as circulating assistant during operative procedures. Deal appropriately with specimens and measurement of urine and blood loss. Set up theatre for the following days list, ensuring instruments, trays etc are available, recording shortages to ensure smooth running of list. Receive and identify patients for clinical/operative procedures and support. them whilst in the Anaesthetic Room prior to surgery.
Ensure all relevant information is recorded on the computerised patient information sheet.
Complete any documentation necessary for nursing records.
Promote and maintain safety and security of the environment by adhering to theatre protocols and policies at all times. Ensure patients dignity and religious/cultural beliefs are respected at all times. Act as patients advocate whilst in the theatre department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daily cleaning of the theatre area, Scrub Room and Exit Rooms including all furniture, fittings and specialised equipment.
Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials and equipment in each theatre area. Prepare packs, set up trolleys, setup theatres for scrub team. Ordering of CSSD, TSSU, stores and instruments for the lists the following day.
Act as circulating assistant during operative procedures. Deal appropriately with specimens and measurement of urine and blood loss. Set up theatre for the following days list, ensuring instruments, trays etc are available, recording shortages to ensure smooth running of list. Receive and identify patients for clinical/operative procedures and support. them whilst in the Anaesthetic Room prior to surgery.
Ensure all relevant information is recorded on the computerised patient information sheet.
Complete any documentation necessary for nursing records.
Promote and maintain safety and security of the environment by adhering to theatre protocols and policies at all times. Ensure patients dignity and religious/cultural beliefs are respected at all times. Act as patients advocate whilst in the theatre department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 3
Experience
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in a theatre setting
- Previous Care experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
- Basic Computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
- Committed to high standards of patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 3
Experience
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in a theatre setting
- Previous Care experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
- Basic Computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
- Committed to high standards of patient care
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).
