Theatre Support Assistant – Safe Patient Transport & Chaperone

Alder Hey Children's Nhs Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Hey Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Theatre Support Worker to assist with safe escort of patients, trolley cleaning, and blood product handling within the theatre department.

As part of a 24-hour theatre service, you will support anaesthetic and recovery teams, maintain cleanliness, follow health and safety policies, and communicate effectively with ward staff to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff across Liverpool.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean patient theatre trolleys in accordance with the SOP
• Provide a clog wash service to the theatre department
• Be aware of and adhere to trust policies and procedures: Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire, Lifting and handling and Security Regulations
• Collect and sign for blood products from main laboratory and transport to theatre
• Completion of safety and cleaning checklists
• Carry out routine checking of specimens and deliver specimens to Histopathology, Haematology and Bacteriology in a timely fashion
• Account for blood placed in fridge
• Undertake duties to support the massive haemorrhage team, carrying the bleep and responding accordingly
• Support the decontamination team outside of their normal working hours
• Provide support to the materials management team, as and when required
• Communicate effectively with ward/theatre staff including answering telephones and bleeps
• Ensure corridors are free from hazards and debris maintaining a safe environment for staff, public and patients

Job description

Alder Hey Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Theatre Support Worker to assist with safe escort of patients, trolley cleaning, and blood product handling within the theatre department.

As part of a 24-hour theatre service, you will support anaesthetic and recovery teams, maintain cleanliness, follow health and safety policies, and communicate effectively with ward staff to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff across Liverpool.