Job summary
Theatre Support Worker - B2
Department: Theatres
Band: 2 £23,615 Per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Milton Keynes University Hospitals NHS Trust is a medium sized, level 2 trauma facility, comprising approximately 500 beds.
We require a proactive and hardworking employee to work as part of our Theatre Support team.
This is a challenging and demanding post - the successful candidate must be confident, approachable, and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. You need to be customer focused and be able to communicate with staff at all levels; external and internal.
Applicants must be physically fit and able to carry heavy loads. The role requires you to be active for prolonged periods of time. All mandatory training will be provided as well as on the job training.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 30th September 2024
Main duties of the job
Act as a caring and compassionate first point of contact for patients coming into theatres.
Supporting as part of a team the provision of a high quality service to patients during their perioperative pathway.
About us
'Flexibility is embraced, with 64% expressing satisfaction with the flexible working patterns available to accommodate diverse needs.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness within the department
- Assist with safe storage of supplies.
- Assist in ordering of supplies as directed by the Senior Theatre Practitioner
- To ensure faulty equipment is reported, decontaminated and dispatched as required within the Trust or out of it as required.
- Ensure spare equipment is cleaned and stored charged ready for use.
- Ensure safe transportation of lab specimens and collection of blood products.
- Ensure linen supplies are optimised and available, including theatre scrubs and cover gowns.
- Timely and accurate liaison with the wards and recovery units with informationregarding changes in order of operating lists or anaesthetic instructions, e.g., patient hydration
- Ensure patients are transferred safely from ward to the theatre suite, maintaining their comfort and dignity at all times.
- Assisting with the safe positioning of patients for operative procedures
- Assist in preparing the theatre for all operating sessions.
- Participate in in house training and teaching sessions.
- To adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- Participate, as requested in audits and surveys within the department.
- To complete relevant documentation as required such as completing cleaning logs, monitoring of fluid warmers, maintaining pathology records.
- Able to organise own workload with minimal supervision.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness within the department
- Assist with safe storage of supplies.
- Assist in ordering of supplies as directed by the Senior Theatre Practitioner
- To ensure faulty equipment is reported, decontaminated and dispatched as required within the Trust or out of it as required.
- Ensure spare equipment is cleaned and stored charged ready for use.
- Ensure safe transportation of lab specimens and collection of blood products.
- Ensure linen supplies are optimised and available, including theatre scrubs and cover gowns.
- Timely and accurate liaison with the wards and recovery units with informationregarding changes in order of operating lists or anaesthetic instructions, e.g., patient hydration
- Ensure patients are transferred safely from ward to the theatre suite, maintaining their comfort and dignity at all times.
- Assisting with the safe positioning of patients for operative procedures
- Assist in preparing the theatre for all operating sessions.
- Participate in in house training and teaching sessions.
- To adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- Participate, as requested in audits and surveys within the department.
- To complete relevant documentation as required such as completing cleaning logs, monitoring of fluid warmers, maintaining pathology records.
- Able to organise own workload with minimal supervision.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of basic numeracy and literacy skills
- 4 GCSE Passes Grade C or above or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous work experience requiring communication and team skills
Desirable
- Customer service experience
- Previous experience within NHS setting
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritize effectively
- Good time management skills
- Able to work independently
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self motivated
- Commitment to high quality standard of care/service
Communication
Essential
- Able to show care and compassion
- Able to communicate effectively across all members of the team
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of basic numeracy and literacy skills
- 4 GCSE Passes Grade C or above or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous work experience requiring communication and team skills
Desirable
- Customer service experience
- Previous experience within NHS setting
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritize effectively
- Good time management skills
- Able to work independently
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self motivated
- Commitment to high quality standard of care/service
Communication
Essential
- Able to show care and compassion
- Able to communicate effectively across all members of the team
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.
