Job summary
Specific role requirements:
Provision of a dignified and safe perioperative environment for patients, colleagues and visitors
- Maintenance of strict aseptic and infection control procedures
- Contribution to and participation in the team work of the combined medical, surgical and allied health professional team
- To transport conscious & unconscious patients between all acute care areas, including radiology, wards and operating theatres ensuring their safety and dignity at all times.
- To participate as a member of the operating theatre team, assisting in providing a safe and clean environment to receive patients during the peri-operative episode.
- To provide high quality patient care under the guidance and supervision of the senior nurse/operating department practitioner
- To maintain all theatre areas to a high level of hygiene following infection control guidelines
To be responsible for the decontamination / disinfection of reusable medical devices and medical equipment Endoscopy only
Main duties of the job
As a member of the theatre team you will contribute by:
- Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
- Cleaning, preparation and positioning of theatre equipment, furniture and operating lights according to theatre schedules and local policy
- Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patient's peri-operative stay
- Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
- Assisting with the moving and positioning of the conscious and unconscious patients in preparation for surgery and/or treatment, ensuring that any intravenous infusions, drains or catheters are appropriately positioned.
- Supporting and re-assuring patients during local anaesthetic procedures
- Remove clinical waste, linen and sharps within theatres and prepare for collection, being aware of local health and safety policies and procedures.
- Clean theatres, recovery and corridors as required daily, observing the Trust Infection Control Policy and take special precautions where required. Ensure changing rooms are kept tidy.
- Participate in additional weekly cleaning programme to ensure the required standards of cleanliness following infection control guidelines are maintained in the department.
For more details please read the attached job description
About us
Churchill Theatres Band 2 Theatre Support Worker Working in theatres is a unique privilege.
It involves a lot of teamwork, preparing and cleaning the theatre environment and a commitment to support the theatre team to provide care to the patients whilst in the operating theatre.
The successful candidate will be supported in practice by trained theatre staff to ensure the smooth running of the area they will work in, to be part of a team and to work flexibly in an environment of changing demands. This department provides 24-hour emergency cover, therefore there will be shift work, night duty and weekends as well as an on-call commitment required.
Oxford isn't just a good place to work; it's also a great place to live.
The compact easy-to navigate city boasts a rich architectural history, with plenty of green spaces, riverside walks and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. From Oxford there is easy access to London and major transport links. Blenheim Palace, Windsor Castle and the Cotswolds are all within easy reach. Our location is conveniently situated for public transport. The bus and mainline train stations are both within a short bus journey or bike ride
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the theatre team you will contribute by:
- Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
- Cleaning, preparation and positioning of theatre equipment, furniture and operating lights according to theatre schedules and local policy
- Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients peri-operative stay
- Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
- Assisting with the moving and positioning of the conscious and unconscious patients in preparation for surgery and/or treatment, ensuring that any intravenous infusions, drains or catheters are appropriately positioned.
- Supporting and re-assuring patients during local anaesthetic procedures
- Completing all relevant documentation including patient notes/EPR, TIMS, Theatre registers and care plans
- Remove clinical waste, linen and sharps within theatres and prepare for collection, being aware of local health and safety policies and procedures.
- Clean theatres, recovery and corridors as required daily, observing the Trust Infection Control Policy and take special precautions where required. Ensure changing rooms are kept tidy.
- Participate in additional weekly cleaning programme to ensure the required standards of cleanliness following infection control guidelines are maintained in the department.
- Clean and check theatre patient trolleys daily and between cases.
- Complete daily checks of transport and patient trolley Oxygen cylinders and replace as required.
- Maintain a stock of medical gas cylinders, returning empty cylinders to the store as agreed locally.
- If required maintain stocks Theatre Scrubs as required and ensure stocks are counted daily to facilitate reordering.
- Report immediately to a senior member of staff any incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, staff or visitors, and take any necessary action as instructed.
- To perform other duties as directed by Senior Nurses and Theatre Manager.
- To assist with the transfer of patients from the acute care area to the anaesthetic room/theatres/recovery room, including x-ray department on all hospital sites according to local policy.
- Clean and maintain specialised equipment, reporting any faults to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of high-quality care to patients throughout their peri-operative experience, ensuring at all times that utmost regard is given to patient dignity, safety, values, individuality, religion and confidentiality. To be aware of and comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
- Where required participate in the on-call rota for emergency surgery contributing to 24-hour cover for the departments.
- If required be responsible for the care and transportation of specimens to the Pathology Department.
- If required Transport blood and blood products to and from the blood bank following local policies and procedures.
- If required transport cadavers from theatre to the mortuary in a sensitive and appropriate manner
Maintaining Safety
- To undertake annual training including update in Basic Life Support, Manual Handling and Fire prevention
- To be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety and Infection Control policies and risk assessments carried out within the department, including those specific to the specific clinical area.
- To report all accidents, incidents and areas of concern to senior staff ensuring relevant documentation is completed
- To have knowledge of the procedure for calling for emergency assistance following cardiac arrest or patient emergency.
- To ensure all faulty equipment is taken out of service, cleaned appropriately, labelled correctly and sent for repair.
- Ensure all equipment is cleaned correctly (according to hospital policy) and stored appropriately. To assist in maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues
Communication
- To establish and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues through effective verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Contribute towards the creation of a welcoming and safe atmosphere for patients and visitors to the department.
- To assist in promoting and maintaining good communication between all members of the theatre team
- To be familiar with the concept of team working, be involved in team discussions, meetings and project developments
- To answer telephone calls, accurately relaying messages to other members of the multi-disciplinary team promptly and accurately
- To be aware of the roles within the team the structure of the unit and its relationship within the organisation
Education
- Complete your departmental competencies and hour logs in a timely manner in line with departmental guidelines
- To help orientate and act as co-mentor for new health care assistants and other staff
- To utilise educational resources available in Theatres, in the Trust and from other sources to identify and develop areas of knowledge and skills for own personal and professional development.
Personal
- To demonstrate a personal and professional knowledge-based evidence of learning
- To be able to acknowledge limitations to competence and do not act outside these.
- Meet the relevant competencies as required by the post
- To review progress with the Team Leader and /or Education Team at regular intervals and through appraisal process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the theatre team you will contribute by:
- Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
- Cleaning, preparation and positioning of theatre equipment, furniture and operating lights according to theatre schedules and local policy
- Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients peri-operative stay
- Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
- Assisting with the moving and positioning of the conscious and unconscious patients in preparation for surgery and/or treatment, ensuring that any intravenous infusions, drains or catheters are appropriately positioned.
- Supporting and re-assuring patients during local anaesthetic procedures
- Completing all relevant documentation including patient notes/EPR, TIMS, Theatre registers and care plans
- Remove clinical waste, linen and sharps within theatres and prepare for collection, being aware of local health and safety policies and procedures.
- Clean theatres, recovery and corridors as required daily, observing the Trust Infection Control Policy and take special precautions where required. Ensure changing rooms are kept tidy.
- Participate in additional weekly cleaning programme to ensure the required standards of cleanliness following infection control guidelines are maintained in the department.
- Clean and check theatre patient trolleys daily and between cases.
- Complete daily checks of transport and patient trolley Oxygen cylinders and replace as required.
- Maintain a stock of medical gas cylinders, returning empty cylinders to the store as agreed locally.
- If required maintain stocks Theatre Scrubs as required and ensure stocks are counted daily to facilitate reordering.
- Report immediately to a senior member of staff any incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, staff or visitors, and take any necessary action as instructed.
- To perform other duties as directed by Senior Nurses and Theatre Manager.
- To assist with the transfer of patients from the acute care area to the anaesthetic room/theatres/recovery room, including x-ray department on all hospital sites according to local policy.
- Clean and maintain specialised equipment, reporting any faults to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of high-quality care to patients throughout their peri-operative experience, ensuring at all times that utmost regard is given to patient dignity, safety, values, individuality, religion and confidentiality. To be aware of and comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
- Where required participate in the on-call rota for emergency surgery contributing to 24-hour cover for the departments.
- If required be responsible for the care and transportation of specimens to the Pathology Department.
- If required Transport blood and blood products to and from the blood bank following local policies and procedures.
- If required transport cadavers from theatre to the mortuary in a sensitive and appropriate manner
Maintaining Safety
- To undertake annual training including update in Basic Life Support, Manual Handling and Fire prevention
- To be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety and Infection Control policies and risk assessments carried out within the department, including those specific to the specific clinical area.
- To report all accidents, incidents and areas of concern to senior staff ensuring relevant documentation is completed
- To have knowledge of the procedure for calling for emergency assistance following cardiac arrest or patient emergency.
- To ensure all faulty equipment is taken out of service, cleaned appropriately, labelled correctly and sent for repair.
- Ensure all equipment is cleaned correctly (according to hospital policy) and stored appropriately. To assist in maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues
Communication
- To establish and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues through effective verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Contribute towards the creation of a welcoming and safe atmosphere for patients and visitors to the department.
- To assist in promoting and maintaining good communication between all members of the theatre team
- To be familiar with the concept of team working, be involved in team discussions, meetings and project developments
- To answer telephone calls, accurately relaying messages to other members of the multi-disciplinary team promptly and accurately
- To be aware of the roles within the team the structure of the unit and its relationship within the organisation
Education
- Complete your departmental competencies and hour logs in a timely manner in line with departmental guidelines
- To help orientate and act as co-mentor for new health care assistants and other staff
- To utilise educational resources available in Theatres, in the Trust and from other sources to identify and develop areas of knowledge and skills for own personal and professional development.
Personal
- To demonstrate a personal and professional knowledge-based evidence of learning
- To be able to acknowledge limitations to competence and do not act outside these.
- Meet the relevant competencies as required by the post
- To review progress with the Team Leader and /or Education Team at regular intervals and through appraisal process.
Person Specification
Education and experience
Essential
- Patient centred
- Good command of English
- Team work
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Has the care certificate
- Keen to learn
Person Specification
Education and experience
Essential
- Patient centred
- Good command of English
- Team work
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Has the care certificate
- Keen to learn
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).
