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.
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
* Ability to work under instruction and within a team
* Prioritise workload
* Ensure that relevant information/files are easily accessed by all members of the team
* To understand stock rotation methodology
* Self motivation / initiative
* Can verbalise a caring attitude
* Clear communication skills both oral and written
* Note patient progress in the nursing care evaluation
* Participation in meetings
* Ability to provide support and cover for periods of annual leave and sickness
* 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
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