Theatre Support Worker

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southall is seeking an individual to assist the surgical team in providing quality service and safe patient care. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, maintaining sterile conditions, and supporting emergency surgeries. The candidate should demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively. Flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Benefits

Fitness classes

Employee assistance programmes

Discounts from popular brands

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting possibly desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a surgical team.
• Attention to detail and adherence to safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team to provide a quality service.
• Support the surgical team in preparing sterile and non-sterile equipment.
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment throughout theatres.

Job description

Working for our organisation

In Ealing Theatre, you will have countless opportunities to learn and develop your skills while working with medical and healthcare professionals. You'll be part of TeamLNWH, enjoying benefits such as fitness classes, employee assistance programmes, and large discounts from popular brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team to provide a quality service.
• Assist the surgical team to deliver safe patient care.
• Support the surgical team in preparing sterile and non‑sterile equipment.
• Prepare theatre prior to commencing a list in different specialties.
• Participate in circulation duties.
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment throughout theatres to comply with Infection Prevention Requirements.
• Maintain consumable stock levels in theatres and 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.
• Assist in receiving patients into theatres.
• Assist in collecting patients from the ward.
• Assist in the preparation and safety check of equipment before lists start under the direction of the Registered Practitioner.
• Scan used instrument before putting into sterile service trolley ready for collection.
• Unpack, record and put away sterile instrument arrived in the department from sterilisation service.
• Supply the surgical team with items as instructed.
• Assist the scrub team in gowning and gloving.
• Count swabs with a registered nurse or registered ODP.
• Assist in transferring patients intraoperatively with appropriate equipment/table attachments prepared beforehand.
• Dispatch specimens after checks completed by the registered practitioner to laboratories as instructed.
• Participate in cleaning and disposal of waste in accordance with theatre policy before and after operation.
• Assist in general upkeep of consumable stock levels in theatre, scrub rooms and storage areas.
• Ensure adequate supply of medical gas cylinders in the department.
• Ensure adequate supply of specimen containers in the department.
• Ensure patient trolleys/beds are cleaned, prepared and are in good working order.
• Escalate estate issues and report to helpdesk for repair.
• Contribute to accurate documentation by inputting data in Electronic Patient Record and Theatre Information Management System as appropriate to the job role.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to information governance practice.
• Comply with Trust/local policies and procedure.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and other candidates to represent the diversity of the communities we serve.

All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.

We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Flexible Working

We are a flexible working friendly organisation. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.