Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Unit 5 theatres. We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Theatre Support Worker to join our friendly team, based on the Broadgreen Hospital site.
The successful candidate will assist the theatre team in the planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will assist in the smooth running of theatre lists, sending for patients as required and escorting patients to theatre and post op to the recovery unit with appropriate handovers, monitoring patients condition and seeking advice where there is cause for concern.
A reputation for providing a high standard of care is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of high-quality care
To assist in the delivery of safe standards of practice
To assist in the theatre team in meeting service and performance targets, and the effective use of theatre resources.
It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the theatre team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Assist in the set up of your theatre each morning ensuring all Trust policies and procedures are followed. Assist the scrub practitioner in setting up for surgical procedures including equipment,such as; diathermy machines, suction and endoscopic stacks Act as the secondary checker when counting swabs, needles, instruments and sterilefluids with a registered member of staff, ensuring any discrepancies are communicatedwith the theatre team. Circulate for surgical procedures ensuring sterility is maintained, and instrumentation,equipment and sundries are available as required by the registered practitioner
Take responsibility for ordering and maintenance of stock levels, of specialist items and resources in the unit.
Assist in the smooth running of theatre lists by sending for patients as required and escorting patients from theatre to recovery area with the appropriate handover.
Undertake the checking-in procedure when receiving patients from the ward into the Anaesthetic Room,
Participate in peri-operative care team
Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the clinical environment and theatre equipment
Organise the required equipment and medical staff needed for the list.
Monitor the patients condition and take appropriate action if there is any cause for concern.
For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the theatre team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Assist in the set up of your theatre each morning ensuring all Trust policies and procedures are followed. Assist the scrub practitioner in setting up for surgical procedures including equipment,such as; diathermy machines, suction and endoscopic stacks Act as the secondary checker when counting swabs, needles, instruments and sterilefluids with a registered member of staff, ensuring any discrepancies are communicatedwith the theatre team. Circulate for surgical procedures ensuring sterility is maintained, and instrumentation,equipment and sundries are available as required by the registered practitioner
Take responsibility for ordering and maintenance of stock levels, of specialist items and resources in the unit.
Assist in the smooth running of theatre lists by sending for patients as required and escorting patients from theatre to recovery area with the appropriate handover.
Undertake the checking-in procedure when receiving patients from the ward into the Anaesthetic Room,
Participate in peri-operative care team
Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the clinical environment and theatre equipment
Organise the required equipment and medical staff needed for the list.
Monitor the patients condition and take appropriate action if there is any cause for concern.
For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
- Basic Computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 3
Experience
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in a theatre setting
- Previous Care experience
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
- Basic Computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 3
Experience
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in a theatre setting
- Previous Care experience
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).
