Role
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.
Responsibilities
* Ensure 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.
* Participate in theatre team briefs and the WHO checklists for safer surgery.
* Move and handle heavy loads such as large trays of instruments, heavy equipment and patient transfers.
* Act as the patient’s 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.
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary team as well as independently.
* Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
* Promote standards of health and safety in working practice and the workplace, by identifying risks and 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 achieve full potential.
* Demonstrate compassion in care for patients and support a positive and reassuring hospital stay.
About the Organisation
We are a large NHS Trust delivering integrated health and social care services across multiple sites. We are committed to inclusion, equal opportunities for career development, health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.
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