Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join and support our theatre teams in Ealing hospital. You will perform supportive roles alongside experts in the field in a busy but friendly environment using advance technology to care and serve our patients in different surgical specialties. Theatre experience will be an advantage, but in-housing training and education will be provided for suitable candidates to fulfill the role. You will also participate as part of the team to support the out of hours, weekend and night time emergency surgery after training.
Newly appointed staff have a supernumerary induction period, supported by a Practice Development Nurse using our in-house competency documents. The department offers training and career development for our support workers.
Upon successful completion of the theatre support worker competency programme, you will circulate for a range of procedures under supervision. You will also have a chance to learn to manage the instrument and stock supply for the department. As your confidence and knowledge grows you will take an active role in teaching newcomers 2 theatre support and Trainees.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
Assisting the surgical team to provide a quality service.
Assisting the surgical team to deliver safe patient care
Supporting the surgical team in the preparation of sterile and non- sterile equipment.
Prepare theatre prior to commencing a list in different specialties.
Participate in circulation duties.
Maintaining a clean and tidy environment throughout theatres to comply with Infection Prevention Requirements
Maintaining consumable stock levels in theatres as well as in storage areas.
Support out of hour emergency surgery as a member of the Emergency CEPOD Theatre team; rotate to weekends, nights or on call duties.
About us
In Ealing Theatre, you will have countless opportunities to learn and develop your skills while working with medical and healthcare professionals.
And because you'll be a part of TeamLNWH, you'll have access to plenty of great benefits too, including fitness classes, our employee assistance programme, and some massive discounts from popular brands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibility
Demonstration Trust HEART value at all time
Work under the direction and supervision of the registered practitioner to deliver planned programs of care.
Assisting in receiving patients into theatres.
Assists in the collection of patients from the ward.
Assists in preparation and safety check of equipment before lists start under the direction of the Registered Practitioner.
Scan used instrument before putting into sterile service trolley ready for collection.
Unpacks, records and put away sterile instrument arrived in the department from sterilisation service.
Supplying the surgical team with items as instructed.
Assisting the scrub team in gowning and gloving.
Counts swabs with a registered nurse or registered ODP.
Assisting in transferring patients intraoperatively with appropriate equipment/table attachments prepared beforehand.
Dispatch specimens after checks completed by registered practitioner to laboratory as instructed.
Participate in cleaning and disposal of waste in accordance with theatre policy before and after operation.
Assist in general upkeep of consumable stock levels in theatre, scrub rooms and storage areas.
Ensure adequate supply of medical gas cylinders in the department.
Ensure adequate supply of specimen containers in the department.
Ensure patient trolleys/ beds are cleaned, prepared and they are in good working order.
Escalate estate issues and report to helpdesk for repair.
Contribute to accurate documentation by input data on Electronic Patient Record and Theatre Information Management System as appropriate to job role.
Maintains confidentiality and adhere to information governance practice.
Comply with Trust/local policies and procedure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibility
Demonstration Trust HEART value at all time
Work under the direction and supervision of the registered practitioner to deliver planned programs of care.
Assisting in receiving patients into theatres.
Assists in the collection of patients from the ward.
Assists in preparation and safety check of equipment before lists start under the direction of the Registered Practitioner.
Scan used instrument before putting into sterile service trolley ready for collection.
Unpacks, records and put away sterile instrument arrived in the department from sterilisation service.
Supplying the surgical team with items as instructed.
Assisting the scrub team in gowning and gloving.
Counts swabs with a registered nurse or registered ODP.
Assisting in transferring patients intraoperatively with appropriate equipment/table attachments prepared beforehand.
Dispatch specimens after checks completed by registered practitioner to laboratory as instructed.
Participate in cleaning and disposal of waste in accordance with theatre policy before and after operation.
Assist in general upkeep of consumable stock levels in theatre, scrub rooms and storage areas.
Ensure adequate supply of medical gas cylinders in the department.
Ensure adequate supply of specimen containers in the department.
Ensure patient trolleys/ beds are cleaned, prepared and they are in good working order.
Escalate estate issues and report to helpdesk for repair.
Contribute to accurate documentation by input data on Electronic Patient Record and Theatre Information Management System as appropriate to job role.
Maintains confidentiality and adhere to information governance practice.
Comply with Trust/local policies and procedure.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- GCSEs at grades A-C or 4-9 / A* - C, including Mathematics and English (ENIC equivalent) Or Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Mathematics certificates o
- Basic computer literacy
- NVQ Level 2 Health or Social Care certificate
Desirable
- A Level or Level 3 Qualification
- Undertake personal development to meet identified needs
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Literacy and numeric skills
- Understand Health and Safety
Desirable
- Previously work in caring for people environment
- Experience working in a hospital environment
- Previous work in theatre environment
Skill and abilities
Essential
- Reliable
- Willing to learn
- Good team player
Desirable
- Ability to use electronic patient management system
Personal attributes and HEART values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values
- Puncture and hard working
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- GCSEs at grades A-C or 4-9 / A* - C, including Mathematics and English (ENIC equivalent) Or Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Mathematics certificates o
- Basic computer literacy
- NVQ Level 2 Health or Social Care certificate
Desirable
- A Level or Level 3 Qualification
- Undertake personal development to meet identified needs
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Literacy and numeric skills
- Understand Health and Safety
Desirable
- Previously work in caring for people environment
- Experience working in a hospital environment
- Previous work in theatre environment
Skill and abilities
Essential
- Reliable
- Willing to learn
- Good team player
Desirable
- Ability to use electronic patient management system
Personal attributes and HEART values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values
- Puncture and hard working
Desirable
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.
