Theatre Support Worker

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Unit 5 theatres. We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Theatre Support Worker to join our friendly team, based on the Broadgreen Hospital site.

The successful candidate will assist the theatre team in the planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will assist in the smooth running of theatre lists, sending for patients as required and escorting patients to theatre and post op to the recovery unit  with appropriate handovers, monitoring patients condition and seeking advice where there is cause for concern.

A reputation for providing a high standard of care is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the delivery of high-quality care

To assist in the delivery of safe standards of practice

To assist in the theatre team in meeting service and performance targets, and the effective use of theatre resources.

It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist the theatre team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

Assist in the set up of your theatre each morning ensuring all Trust policies and procedures are followed.

Assist the scrub practitioner in setting up for surgical procedures including equipment,  such as; diathermy machines, suction and endoscopic stacks

Act as the secondary checker when counting swabs, needles, instruments and sterile  fluids with a registered member of staff, ensuring any discrepancies are communicated  with the theatre team.

Circulate for surgical procedures ensuring sterility is maintained, and instrumentation,  equipment and sundries are available as required by the registered practitioner

Take responsibility for ordering and maintenance of stock levels, of specialist items and resources in the unit.

Assist in the smooth running of theatre lists by sending for patients as required and escorting patients from theatre to recovery area with the appropriate handover.

Undertake the checking-in procedure when receiving patients from the ward into the Anaesthetic Room,

Participate in peri-operative care team

Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the clinical environment and theatre equipment

Organise the required equipment and medical staff needed for the list.

Monitor the patients’ condition and take appropriate action if there is any cause for concern.

For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification