Theatre Support Technician – Training & Emergency Surgery

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Theatre Support Worker for Ealing Hospital. The role offers training and in-house development as you support the surgical teams across specialties in a busy theatre.

You will rotate to cover out-of-hours, weekends and night-time emergency surgery after training. The post includes an induction with Practice Development Nurse and opportunities to learn theatre instrumentation and stock management.

Qualifications

• GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or ENIC equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy is required.
• NVQ Level 2 Health or Social Care certificate.
• A Level or Level 3 Qualification.
• Undertake personal development to meet identified needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team to provide a quality service.
• Assist in delivering safe patient care.
• Support preparation of sterile and non-sterile equipment.
• Prepare theatre prior to commencing a list in different specialties.
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment throughout theatres to comply with Infection Prevention Requirements
• Maintain consumable stock levels in theatres as well as in storage areas.
• Support out of hour emergency surgery as a member of the Emergency CEPOD Theatre team; rotate to weekends, nights or on call duties.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Health and safety awareness

Operating electronic equipment

Theatre environment experience

Reliable

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow instructions

Electronic patient management system

HEART values

Punctual and hardworking

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Basic computer literacy

NVQ Level 2 Health or Social Care

A Level or Level 3 Qualification

Personal development to meet identified needs

Job description

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Theatre Support Worker for Ealing Hospital. The role offers training and in-house development as you support the surgical teams across specialties in a busy theatre.

You will rotate to cover out-of-hours, weekends and night-time emergency surgery after training. The post includes an induction with Practice Development Nurse and opportunities to learn theatre instrumentation and stock management.