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Band 3 Theatre Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L14 3PE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9410-25-0151 |
Summary
With support from the Registered Nurse/ ODP, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, inc all aspects of nursing care Will rotate through all areas of theatre including and not limited to Cardiac, thoracic, pacing, forward wait, Endoscopy room and various specialities (vascular, aortic, ACHD) Participate in the assessment of health care needs through the completion and interpretation of assessment tools documentation. Undertake general patient observations inc temp, pulse, blood pressure, Oxygen saturation levels, general appearance and fluid balance and report anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff/ ODP Able to wear appropriate safety attire (e.g. Lead apron, FFP3 masks, etc) At the direction of the Registered Nurse/ ODP, undertake a range of clinical duties and skills (including safe positioning of patients, preparation of surgical/anaesthetic equipment, swab/needle/instrument counts, collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing, preparation and assistance in clinical procedures inc insertion of intravenous lines, urinary catheter etc) Participate in the decontamination and reprocessing of surgical instruments/ equipment. Assist the Registered Nurse/ ODP in the evaluation of care and completion of patient documents and ensure all entries in patients records have been countersigned by the Registered Practitioner Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care. Provide reassurance and support to patients. Work collaboratively with others in the Operating Theatre to ensure that patients needs are met. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Undertake transfer and escort of patients with moderate dependency, as directed to Theatres, Catheter Labs and other Clinical Departments. Undertake safe disposal of waste and sharps as per Trust policy Care of patients property and valuables in accordance with Trust policy Ensure theatres are cleaned and stock after each case to ensure safety and cleanliness for next case Partake in all stages of the WHO Checklist