Theatre Support Worker - RBTH | East Hospitals NHS Trust

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT PROVEN OPERATING THEATRE EXPERIENCE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Theatre Support Worker within the Theatre department at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. The department consists of 11 operating theatres covering a wide range of surgical specialities.

Work base will be the Royal Blackburn Hospital with required travel to the Burnley General site as service needs dictate.

• Check, clean and prepare all transfer trolleys.
• Establish a safe working environment for patient and staff, ensuring patient privacy and dignity are not compromised.
• Transfer patients to and from all clinical areas, reporting any problems or issues regarding the patient to the relevant staff.
• Receive patients in the reception area and verify patient details prior to procedures.
• Prepare the clinical area prior to a procedure.
• Safely move, handle and position patients.
• Act as circulating person according to own competencies, supporting the team during surgical procedures.
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained (e.g., linen and clinical equipment) and report discrepancies to staff in charge.
• Maintain appropriate department documentation – e.g., Theatre Man, care plans and electronic records in line with Trust Policy.
• Refer any untoward incidents to the senior person on duty via the IR1 reporting system.
• Ensure all patient property is returned/transferred to the appropriate ward area.
• Report any concerns regarding patient safety, complaints or safeguarding issues immediately to a senior member of staff.

• Proved operating theatre experience and willingness to work on your own initiative and independently.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment to deliver high quality patient care.

• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality and adhere to Trust policy and mandatory training compliance.