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Perioperative Assistant/Theatre Nursing Assistant

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 May 2025

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Job summary

Specialist Ward / Department: Cardiothoracic Theatre

Overall Role Requirements:

Provision of a dignified and safe perioperative environment for patients, colleagues and visitors
Maintenance of strict aseptic and infection control procedures
Contribution to and participation in the teamwork of the combined medical, surgical and allied health professional team
Adhere to Trust Values

Main duties of the job

As a member of the theatre support team you will contribute by:

Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
Cleaning and tidying equipment used in theatre
Preparation of theatre equipment according to theatre schedules and local policy
To assist in promoting and maintaining good communication between all members of the theatre team
Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients perioperative stay
To assist in maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues
Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
Assisting with the positioning of the conscious and unconscious patient
Supporting and reassuring patients during local anaesthetic procedures
Completing all relevant documentation, including patient notes, EPR Perioperative Documentation, and Theatre registers
Participate in the teaching and development of learners and less experienced staff
To adhere to the theatre and trust policies.
To be familiar with the structure of the unit and its relationship with the organisation
To be familiar with the concept of teamwork, to be involved in team discussions, meetings and project development
Supporting the team to facilitate patient flow through the department.

About us

We are currently expanding our band 3 team within Cardio-Thoracic Theatres . This is an exciting opportunity to join and busy and vibrant team

Our work is based predominantly in Cardio-thoracic Theatre with some clinical work in the Cardiac Angiography suite.

If you would like to join a supportive, cohesive team that provides an excellent standard of care for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery, then this could be the job for you. This job involves working within the multi-disciplinary team, preparing the theatre suite, working alongside registered practitioners, theatre cleaning and stocking up, alongside other associated duties and responsibilities as defined within the job description.

A successful applicant will be given full training and supervision in all areas. We would like to recruit someone with recent theatre experience and must have done the care certificate course.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year On call pay with additional payment when called out

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

321-MRC-7121000-B3

Job locations

Cardiothoracic Theatre, Operating Theatre Department, John Radcliffe Hospital

John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a senior member of the theatre support team you will contribute by:

Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
Cleaning and tidying equipment used in theatre
Preparation of theatre equipment according to theatre schedules and local policy
To assist in promoting and maintaining good communication between all members of the theatre team
Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients perioperative stay
To assist in maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues
Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
Assisting with the positioning of the conscious and unconscious patient
Facilitating patient flow through the department.
Review and order items/ supplies needed for cardiac and thoracic procedures

There are more aspects to this role please read the job description and the person specifications

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a senior member of the theatre support team you will contribute by:

Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
Cleaning and tidying equipment used in theatre
Preparation of theatre equipment according to theatre schedules and local policy
To assist in promoting and maintaining good communication between all members of the theatre team
Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients perioperative stay
To assist in maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues
Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
Assisting with the positioning of the conscious and unconscious patient
Facilitating patient flow through the department.
Review and order items/ supplies needed for cardiac and thoracic procedures

There are more aspects to this role please read the job description and the person specifications

Person Specification

Shortlist Offline

Essential

Add "2" for interview, "0" for rejected

Interview

Essential

will be done by paper

Desirable

will be done by paper

Person Specification

Shortlist Offline

Essential

Add "2" for interview, "0" for rejected

Interview

Essential

will be done by paper

Desirable

will be done by paper

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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