The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Theatre Support Worker

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Job summary

  • To contribute to the delivery of patients individual care needs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
  • To work flexibly as part of a team. Undertaking movement of patients, cleaning and general duties in accordance with the Departments requirements.
  • To practice in accordance with the Trusts standards and statutory requirements.
  • This post will be based mainly within Theatres however the post holder may be required to work in PACU/ADSU and other units elsewhere in the Trust.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide patient care as directed by a Registered Practitioner and in accordance with the peri-operative patients requirements.
  • Participate in the transfer and movement and positioning of patients and equipment in the peri-operative period in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Meet patient's hygiene needs where appropriate/as required.
  • Escort and support patients during the peri-operative period.
  • Support patients undergoing General and Local anaesthetic procedures.
  • Assist in the maintenance of a clean and tidy environment in all areas of the Theatre Department, including the cleaning of assorted equipment.
  • Assist in cleaning of the Operating Theatre both before during and after the operating lists. This will include using machinery to clean floors.

About us

  • Work within a theatre service covering both main and day surgery theatres.
  • Commended in 2019 CQC report for delivering outstanding perioperative dementia care.
  • Be a part of a vibrant and friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued.
  • Education and Professional Development - The department has a dedicated Practice Development Nurse to coordinate the educational needs of all staff. We offer preceptorship, competency based assessments, post registration courses, speciality workshops, seminar presentations to name a few. Specific competencies covering all aspects of care delivery and patient groups The Trust and department is committed to developing future leaders and offers an extensive range of leadership courses which staff are supported to attend.
  • Innovative clinical practice - Princess Alexandra Hospital is one of 6 hospitals in the country providing Intra Operative Radiotherapy Treatment for patients with breast cancer.
  • Award-winning Hospital - National FAB week winners 2017 2018
  • Global Achievement award from UNIVANTS for improving the outcomes for patients with sepsis
  • Work and live in Harlow - Only a 30 minute direct train journey to London, Cambridge and Stansted Airport. Harlow and the surrounding towns have a wide range of shopping, recreation and leisure facilities plus great local family days out.

The Role - Key duties will include:

  • Delivering high quality effective, individualised care to all patients
  • Communicating effectively at all times

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year per annum inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-5620962-ASL

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM201QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To contribute to and work within a safe working environment
  • The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct him/herself at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection
  • To maintain strict confidentiality of patient records, in line with Trust policy: unauthorised breech will result in disciplinary action
  • To ensure that acceptable standards of GDPR are maintained in accordance with Trust policy and the law
  • To observe policies and procedures in place at The Princess Alexandra Hospital
  • To carry out duties as an employee and service provider with due regard to the Trust equal opportunities policy
  • To participate in team meetings
  • Under the Health and Safety at work act the post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of oneself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management of clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
  • To undertake any other duties appropriate to the band which may be required from time to time

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To contribute to and work within a safe working environment
  • The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct him/herself at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection
  • To maintain strict confidentiality of patient records, in line with Trust policy: unauthorised breech will result in disciplinary action
  • To ensure that acceptable standards of GDPR are maintained in accordance with Trust policy and the law
  • To observe policies and procedures in place at The Princess Alexandra Hospital
  • To carry out duties as an employee and service provider with due regard to the Trust equal opportunities policy
  • To participate in team meetings
  • Under the Health and Safety at work act the post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of oneself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management of clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
  • To undertake any other duties appropriate to the band which may be required from time to time

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

  • Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff

Interview

Essential

  • Team building and working skills

Interview

Essential

  • Understanding of patient confidentiality
Person Specification

Interview

Essential

  • Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff

Interview

Essential

  • Team building and working skills

Interview

Essential

  • Understanding of patient confidentiality

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM201QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM201QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Matron

Maxine Page

maxine.priest@nhs.net

01279973313

Details

Date posted

12 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year per annum inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-5620962-ASL

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM201QX


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