Theatre Assistant

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a theatre peri-operative, anaesthetic or recovery team.

To assist the trained Operating Theatre staff to care for patients undergoing surgery, examination or treatment, following the completion of relevant training.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if an adequate number of applicants are received.

Please note, any applicant who has previously applied for this role within the last 6 months, need not to apply again.

Also please note that this job vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered and to avoid disappointment, we advise submitting your application as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. TRANSPORTATION

• To prepare, clean and check patient trolley/bed.
• To convey patients between the ward and operating department.
• To assist with the safe lifting, turning and positioning of patients

1. HOUSEKEEPING

• To help prepare, clean and stock the operating department and associated areas, prior to, during and after procedures.
• Provide general assistance to multi-disciplinary team in the operating rooms e.g. adjust lights, collect additional instruments and restock fluid cabinets

1. TECHNICAL

• To undertake circulation duties e.g. tying gowns, opening sterile packs and assisting with swab, instrument and needle counts.
• Provide a messenger service within the department.
• To assist with the completion of documents and computer data .
• After receiving appropriate training, preparation of patients.
• Any other duties relevant to the post as assigned by Theatre Manager or their deputy

1. PATIENT CARE

• To assist the qualified theatre staff to assess, implement, evaluate and record care given to patients undergoing surgery, examination or treatment.
• To assist in compiling the theatre register, recovery register and theatre computer information system.

On Call:

The post holder will be required to work in accordance with service needs. They will participate in the "on call" rota depending based on the requirements of the service.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP

Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP

Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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