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Theatre Healthcare Assistant | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,071 - £25,674 pro rota |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2024 |
| Location: | Salford, M6 8HD |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6472352/236-SCO-CS334-24 |
Summary
Theatre Support Worker
Position: Theatre Support Worker
Team: General and Emergency
Band: 3 (Subject to meeting the full requirements and expectations of the job description)
Location: Salford Royal Hospital, Salford, Greater Manchester
We are pleased to advertise a Band 3 Theatre Support Worker vacancy to work across the operating theatres at Salford Royal Hospital.
Band 2 Consideration: Candidates who do not initially meet the full criteria for Band 3 will be considered for a Band 2 position with the prospect of progression to Band 3 upon fulfilling the necessary requirements.
About the Role: We are seeking a compassionate and efficient Theatre Support Worker to join our dynamic General and Emergency Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care within the theatre setting, during general and emergency surgical procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the preparation of the theatre and patient areas.
• Provide logistical support to healthcare professionals during surgical procedures.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of patients at all times.
• Manage and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the theatre environment.
• Handle equipment and instruments.
The shift pattern is days and nights, 7 days a week.
If you are looking for a new challenge and have excellent communication skills then we welcome your application.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Surgical Areas:
• Set up the theatre rooms prior to surgical procedures.
• Ensure all necessary equipment and instruments are available and sterile.
• Patient Care:
• Assist in the transfer of patients to and from the theatre.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients pre- and post-operation.
• Supporting the Surgical Team:
• Hand sterile instruments and supplies to the scrub staff.
• Help position patients on the operating table.
• Maintenance of Equipment:
• Ensure surgical instruments and equipment is sent for cleaning and sterilisation post-operation.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance of theatre equipment.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
• Adhere to infection control protocols.
• Dispose of clinical waste according to hospital guidelines.
• Administrative Tasks:
• Maintain accurate records of procedures and patient details.
• Stock management and inventory control.
• Continuous Learning:
• Participate in training sessions and workshops.
• Stay updated with the latest best practices in theatre operations.
• Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient operation of the theatre.
• Participate in debriefings and team meetings to discuss improvements
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ people representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We continually review our recruitment processes to ensure they are supporting us achieving an inclusive and representative team.
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance. This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024
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