Theatre Support Worker - Recovery

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Our Theatre support workers play an essential role in the smooth running of our Recovery department, and help us maintain high quality patient care in an environment which is clean & safe.

Theatre support workers are part of our operating team who support the Recovery staff. Participating as a member of the Recovery team to assist the staff and organise and clean equipment in the Recovery area.

You will need a supportive & flexible approach to service delivery and participate in the movement of clean/dirty equipment throughout the theatre complex.

In return we offer in house training and a friendly and supportive environment in one of the largest and highest performing Trust's in the country.

In order to provide you with the knowledge and skills which you need to provide safe, compassionate care you will be required to complete the Health Care Assistant Apprenticeship Pathway. As part of this you will complete the Care Certificate which is a nationally recognised training framework from Skills for Health. This sets out the standards for care within the UK and is applicable for all new staff that are new to care provision

Main duties of the job

You will work as a member of the recovery team, providing valuable assistance, directly contributing to the safe and efficient care of patients within the operating theatres.

You will be responsible for ensuring the recovery environment is maintained and cleaned in accordance with Trust policies and meeting departmental and infection control standards.

You will assist in providing care to patients, in support of, and supervised by operating department practitioners/qualified theatre personnel.

You may have to stand for long periods, which could be in excess of 1hour e.g. Providing support and assistance to the recovery practitioner.

You will be required to be physically able to perform manual-handling duties that may require intense effort frequently throughout their shift e.g. Positioning patients, Movement of equipment, Movement of beds/trolleys.

You will require high concentration skills and be able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances during the patients recovery.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB1594

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring the recovery environment is maintained and cleaned in accordance with Trust policies and meeting departmental and infection control standards. They will assist the qualified staff by undertaking a range of support duties, working under the direction and supervision of the recovery practitioner in charge.

Participates in departmental HCIA audits and ensures that the service requirements for maintaining a clean environment are met and cleaning schedules completed.

Please see Job Description and Specification for more information on the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participates in departmental HCIA audits and ensures that the service requirements for maintaining a clean environment are met and cleaning schedules completed.

Please see Job Description and Specification for more information on the role

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

oPrevious experience of dealing with the public
oUnderstanding of the concept and application of confidentiality

Desirable

oPrevious experience of working in a recovery setting.
oBasic understanding of infection control principles

Qualifications & Education

Essential

oDemonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above

Desirable

oBasic IT Skills o
oNVQ Level 2 in care or BCNS
oCare certificate
oGCSE Maths & English grade C/4 oor above OR Functional/Key skills level 2 in Maths and English

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

oPrevious experience of dealing with the public
oUnderstanding of the concept and application of confidentiality

Desirable

oPrevious experience of working in a recovery setting.
oBasic understanding of infection control principles

Qualifications & Education

Essential

oDemonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above

Desirable

oBasic IT Skills o
oNVQ Level 2 in care or BCNS
oCare certificate
oGCSE Maths & English grade C/4 oor above OR Functional/Key skills level 2 in Maths and English

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.