Theatre Assistant/Senior Theatre Assistant (Bank)
Are you passionate aboutdelivering high quality patient centred care in a well-equipped and establishedDay Surgery Department. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a TheatreAssistant/Senior Theatre Assistant (Bank) to join our committed clinical teamin the Day Surgery Unit.
The hospitalcomprises of a well-equipped theatre & purpose-built procedure room,outpatients department, minor injury and illness unit and x-ray. You will be working with a compassionate teamcommitted to delivering the best in care and rated Good by the Care QualityCommission.
As we continue to expand theservices we offer, we are seeking a Theatre Assistant/Senior Theatre Assistant ona zero hour contract basis.
Please note that offers of employment are subject to receiptof satisfactory references and a DBS check. Applicants must have the right towork in the UK.
The Trust is committed to equality and diversity inemployment and is a mindful Employer. The Trust is committed to improving theworking lives of its staff and may have flexible working options available.
Main duties of the job
The Theatre Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the surgical team by ensuring a clean, safe, and well-prepared environment for surgical procedures. This position involves transporting patients, preparing operating room, maintaining sterile conditions, and assisting with equipment and supply management. The Theatre Assistant works closely with nurses, surgeons, anaesthetist, and other health care professionals to facilitate efficient and effective surgical care.
Provide flexible, as-needed support based on theatre scheduling and service demands.
About You
The ideal candidate for this rolewill have
Excellent interpersonal skills
A passion for providing highquality care
Evidence of workingcollaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
A flexible approach to work, anda positive attitude
To find out more about this role or to arrange a visit to the hospitalplease contact the HR Department email: HR@tetburyhospital.co.uk
Applications for this role will be reviewed on anongoing basis and therefore the closing date on the advert is indicative only.
About us
Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider inthe heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service topatients who choose to have their NHS surgery.
The hospital ishighly regarded by our visiting consulting body who provide a wide range ofspecialities including ophthalmic, general and gynaecological surgery.
The primary focus ofthe hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatients, day surgeryand minor injury and illness unit. Inaddition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health care to insured orself-pay patients.
Tetbury Hospital Is a respected partner in theGloucestershire health and care system and valued by staff and patients for thehigh quality, personalised care that we are proud to offer.
Tetbury Hospital Trust is ambitious about the future and iscommitted to investing in our workforce to ensure they have the resources andtools they need to deliver high-quality services.
Tetbury Hospital Trust provides high-quality, safe serviceson behalf of the NHS and for private patients.
We are proud of our hardworking and committed people thatwork together to put patient care at the heart of everything they do.
As an organisation, we pledge to listen, collaborate, andvalue the role that all our people play in achieving our vision to alwaysdeliver exceptional patient care.
If you are as passionate about patient care as we are, wewould love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare operating rooms before surgeries by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies.
Assist in positioning and transporting patients to and from the operating room.
Maintain cleanliness and sterility of the Operating Theatre by cleaning and disinfecting rooms and equipment after procedures.
Ensure proper disposal of biohazardous materials and adherence to infection control protocols.
Restock supplies and surgical instruments as needed.
Assist with the safe handling and transport of specimens to the laboratory.
Support the surgical team during procedures as directed, including passing instruments and holding retractors (if trained and permitted).
Monitor and maintain inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
Respond promptly to requests from surgical staff during procedures.
Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift/move patients and equipment.
For a detailed overview of the job, please refer to theattached job description document.
Person Specification
Other
* Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues.
* Ability to manage stressful situations in self.
* Confident in assisting Qualified Nurses / ODPs and consultants to prepare and support patients undergoing surgery whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
Flexibility
* Ability to provide support and cover for periods of annual leave and sickness.
Qualifications
* Good Basic Education.
* Able to demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to the health care setting.
* Willing to work towards NVQ level 2, or equivalent.
* NVQ level 2 in Health Care, or equivalent.
* ECDL.
Experience
* Ability to work under instruction and within a team.
* Ensure that relevant information/files are easily accessed by all members of the team.
* To understand stock rotation methodology.
* Self motivation / initiative.
* Experience of participation within a team in care monitoring, audit and
* evaluation fundamentals of care.
* Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations,Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Fluid input/output monitoring, Bowel Motions, Dietary intake.
* Able to undertake ECG recordings.
* Able to take patient samples, Urine, Faeces, Blood, MRSA swabs.
Communication Skills
* Can verbalise a caring attitude.
* Clear communication skills both oral and written.
* Note patient progress in the nursing care evaluation.
* Participation in meetings.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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