Perioperative Assistant/Theatre Nursing Assistant

Job overview

Specialist Ward / Department:  Cardiothoracic Theatre

Overall Role Requirements:

• Provision of a dignified and safe perioperative environment for patients, colleagues and visitors
• Maintenance of strict aseptic and infection control procedures
• Contribution to and participation in the teamwork of the combined medical, surgical and allied health professional team
• Adhere to Trust Values

Main duties of the job

As a member of the theatre support team you will contribute by:

• Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
• Cleaning and tidying equipment used in theatre
• Preparation of theatre equipment according to theatre schedules and local policy
• To assist in promoting and maintaining good communication between all members of the theatre team
• Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients perioperative stay
• To assist in maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues
• Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
• Assisting with the positioning of the conscious and unconscious patient
• Supporting and reassuring patients during local anaesthetic procedures
• Completing all relevant documentation, including patient notes, EPR Perioperative Documentation, and Theatre registers
• Participate in the teaching and development of learners and less experienced staff
• To adhere to the theatre and trust policies.
• To be familiar with the structure of the unit and its relationship with the organisation
• To be familiar with the concept of teamwork, to be involved in team discussions, meetings and project development
• Supporting the team to facilitate patient flow through the department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a senior member of the theatre support team you will contribute by:

• Ensuring all areas within the suite are clean, tidy and that adequate stock levels are maintained
• Cleaning and tidying equipment used in theatre
• Preparation of theatre equipment according to theatre schedules and local policy
• To assist in promoting and maintaining good communication between all members of the theatre team
• Checking, connecting, preparing and providing equipment and supplies to registered theatre personnel during patients perioperative stay
• To assist in maintaining a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues
• Supporting registered theatre personnel by opening packs in a sterile fashion and manoeuvring equipment as required
• Assisting with the positioning of the conscious and unconscious patient
• Facilitating patient flow through the department.
• Review and order items/ supplies needed for cardiac and thoracic procedures

There  are more aspects to this role please read the job description and the person specifications