At St Hugh's Hospital we are committed to delivering the highest quality healthcare and understand that our well-trained, passionate team of employees lie at the heart of delivering the service our patients and residents expect.
Our team of employees share our vision to provide world class healthcare, and we continuously improve the skills within our workforce to ensure we maintain our position within the healthcare sector. We know our team have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and by working together we develop an exciting and innovative workplace.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Duties include:-
To be aware of and familiar with all appropriate Hospital policies and procedures.
To be aware of and maintain high standards of infection control by following appropriate policies and procedures.
Participate in providing optimum patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or ODP and raise any issues of concern.
To be familiar with all aspects of outsourcing instruments / trays following appropriate training.
Assist the theatre team practitioners in ensuring the theatre environment remains clean and tidy by following Departmental E-learning protocols.
Maintain both written and electronic records and report any concerns to all relevant personnel.
Assist in the maintenance and control levels of surgical supplies.
Participate in quality assurance initiatives and audits as required.
Escorting patients from the ward to theatre.
Key Accountabilities Include:
* Ensure any accidents/incidents are reported and recorded according to hospital policy/procedure
* Ensure that the theatre department is clean and tidy at all times
* Assist Nursing staff in putting out of instruments for the following days Operating List.
* Attend infection control updates and be a link person for the department.
* Ensure all documentation is completed correctly and available for audit purposes.
To ensure compliance to all local/corporate policies and procedures, noting the absolute requirement to adhere to infection control policy and procedure and to ensure that all other hospital personnel fulfil their contractual obligation, by escalating failures to do so to a line manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.25 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person