Assistant Theatre Practitioner | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £23,615 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, HX3 0PW |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7037802/372-SURG1933 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, highly motivated individual to join the operating department team, accepting patients for theatre, circulating within the theatre and assisting the theatre staff in the day to day work of the department.
The role requires empathy, good communication and the ability to work under pressure.
The post holder will be required to work unsocial hours, nights, weekends and on calls.
• Accepting patients prior to surgery
• Complete preoperative checklist
• Chaperoning patients in the anaesthetic room
• Assisting the qualified theatre team
• Circulating during theatre lists
• Cleaning theatres and other relevant areas
• Preparing equipment for the following days surgery
• Ordering equipment where necessary
• Assist with maintenance of stock levels and stock rotation and knowledge of where equipment and stock are stored
• Disposal of rubbish and clinical waste within Trust protocols
• Assist in caring for patients post operatively in the Recovery room
• Answer and take telephone messages for surgeons and theatre staff
• Recording of patient information e.g. fluid balance chart, pressure area care and completion of Bluespier theatre record
• Collecting blood when required from Path Lab
• This role requires moving patients and heavy trays and standing for long periods of time.
Why CHFT? Why Now?
Join CHFT and be part of a team that’s at the forefront of surgical excellence and innovation:
• NHS Recognised: Our theatres have been celebrated for their post-pandemic achievements in an NHS Providers case study: "Providers Deliver: Achieving value for money."
• National Spotlight: Our proactive approach to waiting list management has been featured by Sky News.
• Award-Winning Performance: Shortlisted as a finalist for the 2023 Health Service Journal’s Performance Recovery Award for our theatres and elective recovery work.
• Pioneering Accreditation: One of the first trusts in England to be accredited as a GIRFT surgical hub.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: We've recently launched robotic surgery at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, demonstrating our commitment to advanced surgical techniques.
• At all times treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with the CHFT standards of behaviour.
• To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work
• Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other members of the care team.
• To maintain Trust policy regarding Control of Infections
• To undertake departmental training re Manual Handling and adhere to principals taught
• To follow Health and Safety policies relevant to the operating department and attend
mandatory updates in accordance with Trust policy
• Undertake duties that you have received appropriate training for and have been
deemed competent
• To adhere to Trust policies and procedures
• To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with multi-disciplinary team within the operating department
• Contribute to the development of theatres, through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience
• Attend regular team meetings
• Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role
Managing self
• Attending training in the use of medical devices
• Participate in regular supervision
• Attend all mandatory training
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times
This advert closes on Sunday 20 Apr 2025
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