Job summary
The post is based at Leigh infirmary within the day case unit however the successful candidate will be required to rotate across the theatre complexes so it will involve some internal rotation and the shifts will be initially weekday and upon completion of an in house training programme the person would be expected to work weekends and night shifts as part of their rota. It is a full time role (37.5 hours) Monday to Sunday.
This post involves contact with patients and families face to face. Therefore it cannot be ruled out that the post holder may come in to contact with people who have COVID-19, although the Trust provides PPE and takes all reasonable steps to minimise risk.
Candidates will be expected to produce original certificates for qualifications at interview stage as per essential criteria on the person specification.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if ahigh level of applications are received.
Previous applicants need not apply unless they can demonstrate significant improvement
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to work within all areas of the operating theatre, these areas include escorting patients to and from theatre, assisting the theatre team during the operative period, cleaning and preparing theatre for the smooth progression of the operative list and finally working in the receipt and dispatch area accepting, processing and using stock rotation techniques to maintain stock levels.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Arrange for the transport and disposal of clinical, domestic, sensitive and confidential waste in accordance to Trust Policy.
- Assist with the preparation, identification, recording and dispatch of specimens from the theatre unit.
- Assist with the collection of blood and blood products.
- To participate in the management of supplies ensuring the theatre unit has sufficient levels of all essential supplies to meet the service demands.
- Receive and dispatch sterile supplies ensuring HSDU/CSSD schedules are completed.
- Ensure that the pharmacy stock items including controlled drugs are received and stored in accordance with COSHH and Trust guidance; any in balance in stock is reported and addressed.
- Maintain the cleaning/decontamination and checking of all patient trolleys including the additional oxygen and suction apparatus.
- Manage and maintain the stock of medical gas cylinders.
- Ensure that essential equipment is decontaminated and sterilised in line with Trust policy reporting any defects to the person in charge of the department at the time.
- Transferring patients to and from theatre
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Arrange for the transport and disposal of clinical, domestic, sensitive and confidential waste in accordance to Trust Policy.
- Assist with the preparation, identification, recording and dispatch of specimens from the theatre unit.
- Assist with the collection of blood and blood products.
- To participate in the management of supplies ensuring the theatre unit has sufficient levels of all essential supplies to meet the service demands.
- Receive and dispatch sterile supplies ensuring HSDU/CSSD schedules are completed.
- Ensure that the pharmacy stock items including controlled drugs are received and stored in accordance with COSHH and Trust guidance; any in balance in stock is reported and addressed.
- Maintain the cleaning/decontamination and checking of all patient trolleys including the additional oxygen and suction apparatus.
- Manage and maintain the stock of medical gas cylinders.
- Ensure that essential equipment is decontaminated and sterilised in line with Trust policy reporting any defects to the person in charge of the department at the time.
- Transferring patients to and from theatre
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of basic level qualifications in Maths and English or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in similar role
Desirable
- Experience in documenting in patients records.
- NVQ Level II.
Experience
Essential
- Team working
- Experience of working in a patient care environment or hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrate self motivational skills
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of individualized patient care delivery
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Internal rotation
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of basic level qualifications in Maths and English or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in similar role
Desirable
- Experience in documenting in patients records.
- NVQ Level II.
Experience
Essential
- Team working
- Experience of working in a patient care environment or hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrate self motivational skills
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of individualized patient care delivery
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Internal rotation
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary and without hesitation
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.
