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The Division of Surgery is looking for Nursing Assistants to work within the Acute Theatre suite. There are 10 Theatres, undertaking both elective and non-elective work. We specialise in adult and paediatric General & Colorectal, Orthopaedic both elective and trauma, Plastic trauma, and emergency surgery for Gynaecology, Breast, ENT and Maxillofacial.
There is also the possibility of attending emergency procedures in Maternity Delivery Suite.
With a passion for helping others and an ability to demonstrate compassion in your approach to care for our patients, your support and ‘hands on’ work will offer not only our patients a more positive and reassuring hospital stay, but you individually; great job satisfaction in knowing your dedication and commitment has made a real difference to the people whom you’ll be caring for.
Your role will be that of a Nursing Assistant to the qualified theatre practitioners i.e. Theatre Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners within the theatre department.
Your Main Responsibility's Will Be
Ensuring equipment is available for surgeons and scrub practitioners and support them during the surgical procedure.
Accurately complete patient paperwork and update the ORMIS computer system in a timely manner.
Participating in theatre team briefs and the WHO checklists for safer surgery.
Moving and handling of heavy loads such as large trays of instruments, heavy equipment and patient transfers.
You will act as the patients advocate maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with Trust Health and Safety and Infection Prevention Practice policies.
Be able to work as part of the multidisciplinary team as well as independently.
Be able to anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
Promote standards of health and safety in working practice and the workplace, by being responsible for self and others through identifying risks, undertaking work activities in a safe manner.
Provide high standards of infection control. Use a range of techniques for infection prevention and control including waste management, hand washing and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Contribute to effective team working, by being fully involved, committed and participating, to achieving full potential
At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do. That’s because we’re not just helping patients, we’re going the extra mile for them – day in, day out. But more than that, our team’s commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that we’re among the best – and most compassionate – in our field.
On joining MFT, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants that includes completion of the Care Certificate for candidates who have not completed this previously. The great news is, the completion of the Support Worker Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.
If you’re a more experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you’ll undertake a skills analysis when you start to identify any gaps in your clinical skills knowledge needed for your role. You’ll then be supported to access relevant modules from the clinical skills programme to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ruth Parry Job title: Theatre Lead Email address: ruth.parry2@mft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01612916511
Ruth Parry
ruth.parry2@mft.nhs.uk
Theatre Lead
0161 291 6511
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