Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
As above requirements in main duties of job and as follows:
1. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, participates in the delivery of planned programs of care.
2. Assisting in the receiving of patients.
3. Assists in the collection of patients from the ward.
4. Assists with the checking and preparation of instruments and equipment.
5. Unpacks and records arrival of equipment.
6. Supplying the surgical team with items as instructed.
7. Assisting the scrub team in gowning and gloving.
8. Counts swabs with a registered nurse
9. Assisting in correctly dispatching specimens as instructed.
10. Be aware of competence and ask for assistance as required.
Respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
11. Level 1 Maths and English via BKSB or GCSE A-C (4-9) or Level 2 Functional skills Maths and English
Desirable criteria
12. Care Certificate (NHS)
13. L3 Health and Social care or A Level Certificat
Experience
Desirable criteria
14. previous health care experience in hospital setting
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
15. pleasant personality / willingness to learn and reliabililty