Theatre Runner

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the collation of patient information and the transportation ofpatients from wards to theatres. The post holder will be required to undertake a range of dutiesand work as part of the theatre team, which will contribute to the smooth and efficient runningof the peri-operative setting, and the provision of a consistently high standard of patient care.As part of this role, you will be expected to work in theatre reception and be competent in the use of 'TheatreMan'. Allied to this you are expected to cover all reception duties as required.

Main duties of the job

To ensure accurate/quality-controlled information is gathered for the patients' admission to reception, upholding and maintaining patient confidentiality, including timely preparation ofelective theatre listsOn arrival to reception, ensure patients' documentation is correct and accurate, and deal with any discrepancies in a timely manner to ensure patients are admitted without delayTo ensure that patients are sent for and collected in a timely manner to optimise the efficiency of our Operating Theatre departmentAssisting in the transportation of patients to and from the wards and within the Operating Theatre department as requiredEnsuring patient trolleys are safe to use and are in good working orderEnsuring patient trolleys are stocked accordinglyDaily checking and replacement of empty oxygen cylinders within theatres and under patient trolleysParticipate in routine cleaning and maintenance of patient trolleys and replacement of line.

Effective communication on the telephone, directing enquiries appropriatelyDealing with patients, the general public, relatives, carers and advocates of patients attending the reception area, giving a polite and professional service.

Responsible for keeping and maintaining a clean and tidy reception areaDistributing post, photocopying, sending, and receiving emails in a timely mannerTo receive and register patients on arrival to reception, following agreed procedures and obtaining relevant and accurate information

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice