Band 3 Theatre Assistant

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join a highly motivated multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centred care, with emphasis on quality and patient safety. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and staff willing to learn a wide range of skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the ability to work as part of a team.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a willingness and capability to learn new skills and work in a wide range of theatres

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated staff to join our highly skilled team as a band 3 theatre assistant who will work predominantly in theatres as a circulating practitioner.

We have 8 cardiac/thoracic theatres, a pacing theatre, endoscopy room and a recovery unit. We are an incredibly busy unit with both elective and emergency pathways and cover various specialities including Cardiac, Thoracic, Aortic, Vascular, ACHD, etc. Candidates who apply must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to communicate and work with all members of MDT. Previous applicants need not apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• ¨ 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.