Job summary
We are looking for a full time theatre support worker to be part of a team providing comprehensive, high quality support work within a dynamic and exciting Operating Theatre department at the Royal Free Hospital. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is flexible working friendly organisation; we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for you, our patients and organisation.
The trust also offers opportunities for training and support of career progression to a Band 3 theatre support worker and beyond.
Please refer to job description and person specification for further details
Main duties of the job
To help within the Operating Department as circulatory staff and contribute to the delivery of patient care under direction and supervision of registered nurse.
The post holder will be responsible of stock of theatre consumables, stock rotation and checks expiry dates.
The post holder will participate in the pre-operative and post-operative cleanliness, transfer of patients, equipment, supplies to and from theatres.
The post holder will be responsible to undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
The post holder will be responsible for transportation of surgical instruments to and from theatre areas.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Post holder is required to work within the operating theatres as circulator staff under the direction and supervision of registered nurse.
- The post holder will be responsible of stock of theatre consumables, stock rotation and checks expiry dates.
- The post holder will participate in the pre-operative and post-operative cleanliness, transfer of patients, equipment, and supplies to and from theatres.
- The post holder will be responsible to undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
- The post holder will be responsible for transportation of surgical instruments to and from theatre areas.
- The post holder will need to be able to communicate well with patients, relatives, and a wide range of multi-professional staff, internal and external to the department, always maintaining confidentiality.
Further details of job responsibilities can be found in job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Post holder is required to work within the operating theatres as circulator staff under the direction and supervision of registered nurse.
- The post holder will be responsible of stock of theatre consumables, stock rotation and checks expiry dates.
- The post holder will participate in the pre-operative and post-operative cleanliness, transfer of patients, equipment, and supplies to and from theatres.
- The post holder will be responsible to undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
- The post holder will be responsible for transportation of surgical instruments to and from theatre areas.
- The post holder will need to be able to communicate well with patients, relatives, and a wide range of multi-professional staff, internal and external to the department, always maintaining confidentiality.
Further details of job responsibilities can be found in job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Willing to develop and work towards new diploma Level 2 or equivalent
- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
- New Diploma Level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of team work
Desirable
- Previous experience of customer care
- Interest or experience within an operating theatre role/setting
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
- Good organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity
- Can explain the principles of infection control
- Willing to develop own knowledge and practice
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Demonstrates self-motivation and common sense
- Diplomatic and calm
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Willing to develop and work towards new diploma Level 2 or equivalent
- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
- New Diploma Level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of team work
Desirable
- Previous experience of customer care
- Interest or experience within an operating theatre role/setting
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
- Good organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity
- Can explain the principles of infection control
- Willing to develop own knowledge and practice
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Demonstrates self-motivation and common sense
- Diplomatic and calm
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
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).
