Bank Band 2 Theatre Runners

Job summary

As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will carry out routine individual care duties for patients, clients, carers, and relatives in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.

The post holder will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the environment specified clinical areas.

o Operating Department -

o Theatre Reception Areas

o Anaesthetic Room

o Operating Rooms

o Recovery Rooms

The post holder needs to demonstrate commitment to Trust CARES Values and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England (Skills for Care, 2013).

Main duties of the job

o Basic adjustment of the operating table and assistance in the attaching of specialised attachments.

o Movement of patient from trolley to operating table and vice versa.

o Assist medical staff in the positioning of the patient on the operating table.

o Positioning of operating lights.

o Make up beds as required.

o Assist in the opening of sterile packs.

o Preserves patients' rights and dignity.

o Effectively utilises knowledge and protocols to ensure the patient's safety and well-being.

o Responds promptly and appropriately to signs of developing patient or technical complications.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.