Job summary
We are recruiting Senior Theatre support workers in Horton theatres to support the perioperative teams
We have 4 theatres and work very closely with the day surgery unit - we also run trauma emergency lists - we cover over 12 different specialities.
If you have experience in the perioperative environment this may be the role for you.
Informalvisits actively encouraged
Band 3 Theatre support worker
Laser competent practitioner
To follow safety procedure with use of the laser and support in theatre with the training of the laser to staff within perioperative department
Team leader of theatre support workers
Responsible for specialities within the perioperative department.
Stores rotation and balances stock to case load
Infection control
Participation in audits within the perioperative department
If you have experience in the operating theatre environment we have the job for you
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 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.
About us
Horton Hospital has just celebrated 150years old - It has 4 theatres and a team of approx. 45 theatre staff.
We are sister theatres with Churchill and Women's in Oxford and work closely together as a directorate.
Horton hospital is 5 minute walk from Banbury train station with direct links to Oxford - Birmingham - London.
We have a theatre education team on site who can support and advise career development, and induction to your role - we offer a mentored supernumerary time to complete your induction to the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PROFILE
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 day surgery or wards to and from theatre
- 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 procedure.
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 follow trust values Respect Compassion Learning Excellence Improvement
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PROFILE
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 day surgery or wards to and from theatre
- 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 procedure.
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 follow trust values Respect Compassion Learning Excellence Improvement
- 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
Person Specification
Application and interview
Essential
- refer to job role
- Patient and staff focused
- Communication within a team experience
- 1 years experience in perioperative environment
- IT /EPR literate
- Care certificate or equivalent completed or in process of completing
Desirable
- Health Care experience
- computer literate
Person Specification
Application and interview
Essential
- refer to job role
- Patient and staff focused
- Communication within a team experience
- 1 years experience in perioperative environment
- IT /EPR literate
- Care certificate or equivalent completed or in process of completing
Desirable
- Health Care experience
- computer literate
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.
